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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars

A decadent treat combining a chocolate cookie base, creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, and rich chocolate topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chocolate Cookie Base:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • For the Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling:
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • Optional Topping:
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Base
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter until combined.
  • Press into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Make the Cheesecake Filling
  • Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter and sugar, mixing well.
  • Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
  • Bake
  • Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 35–40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Add the Topping
  • Melt chocolate chips and spread over the chilled cheesecake. Let it set before cutting into squares.
  • Serve
  • Slice into 16 bars and enjoy!