Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Bars
Indulge in the ultimate dessert fusion with these Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Bars, a decadent treat that marries rich chocolate and velvety cream cheese with a hint of peanut butter. Featuring a fudgy cocoa base and a creamy, peanut buttery swirl, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious, thanks to the easy marbling technique. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, cocoa powder, and cream cheese, these bars are perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or impressing guests at any gathering. Serve these luscious squares chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 items large eggs
- 130 grams all-purpose flour
- 40 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 226 grams cream cheese, softened
- 60 grams peanut butter
- 80 grams powdered sugar
- 1 item egg yolk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Once cooled, whisk in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time until well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.
For the cream cheese layer, beat the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and egg yolk in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the chocolate batter in various spots.
Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the chocolate batter, creating a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
Cut into 12 bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.2 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.3 g | 592% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1057 mg | 352% | |
| Sodium | 2121 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 481.8 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 342.3 g | ||
| Protein | 64.8 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 508 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1642 mg | 35% | |
*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.
