Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars you’ll crave!
Deliciously rich and creamy chocolate peanut butter cheesecake bars that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture over the crust evenly.
- Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream in a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to add chopped peanuts on top for extra crunch.