Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Bars
Indulge in the ultimate dessert mashup with these Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Bars—an irresistible treat that layers fudgy, chocolatey brownie with a rich, creamy peanut butter cheesecake topping. Finished with a luscious chocolate drizzle, these decadent bars are perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. Easy to make with simple pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, cream cheese, and peanut butter, they balance the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. Whether you're hosting a party or simply craving a luxurious dessert, these bars are sure to impress. Plus, with a prep time of just 20 minutes and straightforward steps, they’re a stress-free way to whip up a show-stopping dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Beat in 2 of the eggs, one at a time, until fully combined.
Whisk in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt until smooth to create the brownie layer.
Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
Add the remaining 2 eggs, one at a time, along with the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and beat until fully incorporated to make the peanut butter cheesecake layer.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer in the pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
For the chocolate drizzle, melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the chilled bars and let it set before slicing into squares.
Serve and enjoy your Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 194 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
