Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 pound butter (1 stick salted); 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup peanut butter; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Cheesecake Filling; 16 ounces softned cream cheese (2 8 oz pkgs); 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1/3 cup peanut butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 4 ounces good quality chocolate; 1/2-1 cups peanuts

Servings: persons

Crust
1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 pound butter (1 stick salted)
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
Cheesecake Filling
16 ounces softned cream cheese (2 8 oz pkgs)
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
4 ounces good quality chocolate
1/2-1 cups peanuts

1
["Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.", "Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl.", "In a separate bowl, mix butter until creamy, then add brown sugar beating until fluffy. Add peanut butter and mix, then add the egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix.", "Place dough into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, flattening to cover the entire surface.", "Bake for about 10 minutes until firm, but not fully baked. Remove the pan from the oven leaving the oven on at 350 degrees.", "While the crust is baking, mix cream cheese, brown sugar, peanut butter and flour together until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then milk mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared crust.", "Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, then turn the temperature to 250 and bake for 35-40 minutes longer. The top should be firm but not brown, with a little jiggle in the center (not much though). Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.", "Prepare Chocolate Drizzle
2
In a microwave safe bowl, heat the cream to just below boiling, about 1 minute. Add the chocolate and stir gently until melted and smooth. Drizzle over the top of the bars.
3
Refrigerate for several hours to overnight, then sprinkle with peanuts and slice into squares (it is very rich but we still manage to eat pretty good sized squares)."]

1959

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars

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