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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Bars
A delicious fudgy brownie bottom with creamy peanut butter cheesecake on top!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 30 Bars
Calories: 282 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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 Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
147mg
(6%)
Potassium
144mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
327IU
(7%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 327IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.