Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and luscious cheesecake with these irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are a delightful treat for all dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, finely crushed)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
For the Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted)
- Optional: additional chocolate chips or chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs, peanut butter, and vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Add topping and bake: Drizzle melted chocolate over the batter, swirl gently with a knife, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool and refrigerate: Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.
- Optional topping: Top with additional chocolate chips or chopped peanuts if desired.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake the crust alone for 8 minutes before adding the filling.
- Use natural peanut butter for a less sweet version, but make sure it’s well stirred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
