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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

    Published: Oct 24, 2014 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 11 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Bars - sweet and creamy cheesecake bars with light peanut butter flavor and chocolate crust. Super easy and fun treat when the cravings hit!

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars

    Do you ever have those days, when you wake up craving certain things? Like peanut butter and chocolate? I did the other day. I was craving a peanut butter and chocolate treat and a cup of coffee. Of course. I run on coffee. I need coffee. But the peanut butter-chocolate combo craving was so strong, I had to make it possible.

    Since I had these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, I have been concocting new versions of the easy cheesecake bars in my head. I placed a package of cream cheese on the counter before going to bed, knowing I will be making cheesecake bars the next day. The craving I woke up with made it very easy to decide on flavors.

    Peanut butter and chocolate.

    Chocolate Drizzled Peanut Butter Cheesecake

    But not smack-you-in-the-face peanut butter flavor. I wanted both to be subtle yet there. And that's what these bars are. No flavor here is dominant, yet together they make a perfectly balanced pair.

    These cheesecake bars are a very simple treat. They come together very easily and bake up quickly. The hardest thing is to wait for them to cool. You don't even have to chill them. This is the kind of dessert you want to make on a rainy, gloomy day to enjoy after a plateful of comfort food for dinner.

    Your whole family will love these bars! They are light yet creamy and they melt in your mouth.

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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

    Author: Anna
    Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Bars - sweet and creamy cheesecake bars with light peanut butter flavor and chocolate crust. Super easy and fun treat when the cravings hit!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 bars
    Calories 308 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    !for the crust:

    • 3/4 cup chocolate graham crackers crushed or processed in food processor until fine
    • 4 Tablespoons salted or unsalted butter melted

    !for the filling:

    • 8 oz cream cheese softened
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
    • 2 Tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 large egg beaten

    !for the drizzle:

    • 1/4 cup melted chocolate optional

    Instructions
     

    !to make the crust:

    • Line a 8" square baking pan with parchment paper.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • In a mixing bowl, stir together cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined.Press onto the bottom of the lined pan. Bake for 7 minutes.

    !to make the filling:

    • In a large mixing bowl, mix cream cheese with an electric mixer for 30 seconds, until smooth.
    • Add peanut butter, sugar,sour cream and vanilla. Mix well.
    • Add flour. Mix until incorporated.
    • Add egg and mix just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
    • Pour the mixture over the crust.
    • Tap the pan against the counter to release any air bubbles.
    • Bake the cheesecake for 25 to 27 minutes. Let cool completely to room temperature.
    • It can be chilled overnight.
    • Drizzle with melted chocolate. Let sit until chocolate is set.
    • Slice and serve.

    Notes

    Store any leftovers in a covered container for up to 2 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 116mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    1. Lucy says

      November 07, 2014 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      I must buy peanut butter! This cake looks lovely 😀

      Reply
    2. Stephanie says

      October 26, 2014 at 8:12 am

      5 stars
      Just when I thought the chocolate-peanut butter combo couldn't get any better, you add cheesecake to the mix. SO MUCH YUM.

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 27, 2014 at 8:59 pm

        Crazy delicious! Thanks, Stephanie!

        Reply
    3. Jocelyn says

      October 24, 2014 at 9:31 am

      5 stars
      Oh, how I wish these were in my kitchen. I like to run on peanut butter, chocolate, and coffee too 🙂 These look incredible!

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 25, 2014 at 8:15 pm

        Thank you, Jocelyn!

        Reply
    4. Karly says

      October 24, 2014 at 9:17 am

      5 stars
      Love these, Anna! All of my husband's favorites in one bar!

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 25, 2014 at 8:14 pm

        Thanks so much, Karly!

        Reply
    5. Tonia says

      October 24, 2014 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      These bars have all the good stuff in them! Love it!

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 25, 2014 at 8:16 pm

        Thanks, Tonia!

        Reply
    6. Beth says

      October 24, 2014 at 6:51 am

      5 stars
      This drizzling on top is so perfect!! I'd eat 4 of these in a heartbeat!

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 25, 2014 at 8:16 pm

        I know I did! 🙂 Thanks, Beth!

        Reply

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