5 from 12 votes
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies feature a rich brownie base layered with a creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, topped with chopped peanuts for crunch. The combination yields a dense, fudgy texture with pockets of smooth, tangy filling complemented by salty peanut accents. This bake is well suited for peanut butter lovers seeking a multi-textured dessert that blends classic chocolate and cheesecake flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings:
12
Calories:
306 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Filling
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened (I used lite, brick-style
- 1 egg large
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
Brownies
- 1 box 1 pound 2.4 ouncesBetty Crocker™ Original Supreme Premium Brownie Mix
- water vegetable oil, and egg called for on brownie mix box
- ⅓ cup peanuts coarsely chopped, salted
- 1 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures heaping cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray; set aside.
- To a medium bowl, add all the filling ingredients and beat with an electric handheld mixer on medium-low speed until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary; set aside.
- To a large bowl, add the brownie mix and make the brownie batter using the water, oil, egg, and pouch of chocolate according to package directions. Spread half of brownie batter in pan.
- Add the filling in rounded tablespoons, spaced evenly over the pan. Using a spatula and taking your time, carefully spread the filling into an even, smooth, flat layer.
- Add the remaining brownie batter over filling, spreading it into an even, smooth, flat layer.
- Evenly sprinkle with peanuts.
- Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted 1 inch from side of pan comes out mostly clean or with a few moist crumbs, but not batter. Allow brownies to cool in pan on a wire race for about 1 hour.
- After about 1 hour (brownies will still be warm, just enough so peanut butter cups will melt slightly and adhere), evenly sprinkle with the halved peanut butter cups. Slice and serve. Extra brownies will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Recipe from Vons
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
(71%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
213mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.