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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Last week I had a little get together so I had to spoil my guests to a sweet treat. I did’t hesitate one second to pull out these delicious Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars.

I can’t resist anything with peanut butter, throw in a little chocolate and I’m instantly sold!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars- to die for!

I have to be honest,  most cheesecake recipes make me feel a bit intimidated. Who wants to waste all those great ingredients if you mess up?  

Well this Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe is a super easy cheesecake recipe, if you do get cracks in the top, the chocolaty candy topping is sure to disguise!

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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 12-20 bars
Ingredients
  • ***Peanut Butter Cheesecake Crust***
  • 3 cups finely chopped pecans
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ½ cup of crushed peanuts
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ***Cheesecake Filling***
  • 2 blocks of Cream Cheese (16oz)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup Peanut Butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ***Toppings***
  • 2 cups of milk chocolate chips (divided in 1 c. portions)
  • 1 cup of mini Resse's Pieces candy
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper, so that parchment extends over the edges of the pan.
  3. In a bowl, mix crust ingredients together with a fork; press mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
  4. Bake crust for 8-10 minutes. After crust bakes, remove from oven and immediately sprinkle on 1 cup of milk chocolate chocolate chips. While crust bakes, prepare filling.
  5. With a beater, cream together cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, flour and vanilla on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well and scraping the sides down after each addition. Slowly pour in the milk and beat until combined. Do not over mix.
  6. Pour the cheesecake batter over the chocolate chips and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set around the edges and still appears slightly soft when the pan is wiggled. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.
  7. Allow cheesecake to cool for about hour, then place in refrigerator to chill at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  8. When ready to serve, place remaining chocolate chips in a glass bowl and melt in the microwave for 1 minute, stirring until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over the cheesecake and sprinkle with the Reese's Pieces.
  9. Return to fridge for a few minutes until chocolate has hardened.
  10. When ready to serve, remove cheesecake from pan using parchment paper cut into bars and place on serving platter fro guests to enjoy!

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars- easy to make cheesecake Recipe

Lining the pan with parchment paper, makes it super easy to get them out of the pan.  Just cut and serve! You’ll want to use a sharp knife to cut through chocolate topping.

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These easy to make Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars will have your company begging for the recipe! Wouldn’t they be perfect for a Halloween party?!

Enjoy, and have a fabulous weekend!

 

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17 Comments

  2. Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says:

    I never comment in your blog Virginia and I thought I will change that starting today!! These look ah-mazing!! I love Reece pieces! Your photography is beautiful too!! Wish you could give me some tips 😉 (Would love to have you link up ANY of your creations at our party on Thursdays please 🙂

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  6. My word these look delicious! All of my favourite things in one dessert…cheesecake, peanut butter and Reese’s Pieces. YUM

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  8. Those look incredible! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

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  9. These look great! However, is there any other nut I can substitute for pecan(allergies)?

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    1. I think someone suggested using WOW butter as an alternative, I’ve never tried it but I can’t see why it wouldn’t work

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  10. I just love peanut butter and cream cheese so I think these will be perfect to serve at my Church dinners and our get togethers so thanks for sharing and God Bless You <3 O:) <3

    They Look Absolutely delicious and divine mm mm Good …

    Sincerely , Joy Barker ………

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    1. I hope all you church friends love them! Thanks for stopping in!

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  11. Are there any flour or Gluten-free substitutions for the flour ? Would be awesome to do a Gluten-free version…

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    1. Sorry, I’m not familiar enough with gluten free products, but I’m sure you could find a similar recipe.

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