Peanut Butter Crunch Cheesecake Squares Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Crunch Cheesecake Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup pecans, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract; 12 fun-size butterfinger candy bars, coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup); 5 fun-size butterfinger candy bars, finely chopped

Servings: persons

½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup pecans, finely chopped
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
12 fun-size butterfinger candy bars, coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
5 fun-size butterfinger candy bars, finely chopped

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with nonstick foil, allowing foil to hang over two sides.
2
In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the flour, pecans and light brown sugar.
3
Stir in the butter and mix until all dry ingredients are moistened and a crumbly dough forms.
4
Press into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
5
Bake at 350 degrees for 14 minutes, until lightly browned.
6
Remove from oven.
7
In another medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
8
Beat in egg, lemon juice and vanilla until combined.
9
Stir in 3/4 cup coarsely chopped candy.
10
Pour into the baked crust.
11
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
12
Remove from oven and sprinkle the finely chopped candy over the top.
13
Cool completely.
14
Gently lift from pan and pull back foil.
15
Cut into 36 squares.
16
Refrigerate until serving.

3440

kcal

Calories

369

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup pecans, finely chopped, 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Crunch Cheesecake Squares 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 Crunch Cheesecake Squares

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