Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in these rich and creamy Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars, topped with chocolatey goodness for a delightful treat!
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 5 tbsp butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 5 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 8 pieces Reese's Peanut Butter Cups chopped into four pieces
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
Instructions
Instructions:
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: Lightly grease your 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the melted butter and eggs, stirring until a dough forms. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Step 4: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let it cool slightly.
- Step 5: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract, and mix well. Beat in the eggs until creamy.
- Step 6: Gently fold in the peanut butter until fully combined.
- Step 7: Stir in the chopped Reese's, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips.
- Step 8: Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth it out.
- Step 9: Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until set and slightly golden.
- Step 10: Allow to cool, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Equipment
- 9x9 inch baking pan
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped pieces.
- Experiment with different nut butters for unique flavors!
