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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Bars

A delicious fudgy brownie bottom with creamy peanut butter cheesecake on top!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bar recipes, brownie bars, peanut butter cheesecake brownie bars, peanut butter cheesecake brownie bars recipe
Servings: 30 Bars
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • 1 Stand Mixer with the paddle attachment

Ingredients

Brownie Layer

  • ¾ cup butter
  • 6 ounces chopped dark chocolate
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy removal of the bars. Spray with pan spray and set aside.
  • In a microwave-safe bow,l or using a double boiler, melt ¾ cup butter and 6 ounces chopped dark chocolate. Stir every 30 seconds, being careful to not let the chocolate burn.
  • Whisk 1 ½ cups granulated sugar and½ cup packed brown sugar to the melted chocolate mixture. Then add 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 3 large eggs and mix until fully incorporated. Lastly, stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour until incorporated.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and set aside.
  • Make the cheesecake layer by fitting a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Add 8 ounces cream cheese, and ¼ cup unsalted butter, to the bowl and beat on medium-high for about 2 minutes, until fluffy. Mix in 1 large egg, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp vanilla extract on high for another 2 minutes. Mix in 1 cup creamy peanut butter for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the cheesecake layer over the brownie layer and smooth it over the top so it completely covers the brownie layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes. The top and edges should be slightly golden and the center is set.
  • Let the bars completely cool and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

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