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Layered Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies

Treat yourself to a rich and delicious treat with our easy-to-follow recipe for peanut butter cheesecake brownies. Packed with flavor and a family favorite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 55 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake, chocolate brownies, chocolate peanut butter, chocolate peanut butter cheesecake
Servings: 16
Calories: 568kcal
Author: The Cookin' Chicks

Equipment

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 3/4 cup butter *softened
  • 6 oz dark chocolate *chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup flour *All-purpose
  • 12 oz Mini Reese’s cups *Chopped, divided in 1/2

Cheesecake

  • 8 oz cream cheese *softened
  • 1/4 cup butter *softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup peanut butter *creamy

Chocolate Topping

  • 12 oz milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan.
  • In a microwavable safe bowl, melt the butter and dark chocolate in 30 second increments to avoid burning.
  • Fold in the sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and eggs.
  • Stir in the flour until fully combined.
  • Add in 1/2 the chopped Reese’s.
  • Pour the mixture into the greased pan and spread evenly.
  • To make the cheesecake layer, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Mix in the egg, sugar, salt, and vanilla until combined.
  • Fold in the peanut butter.
  • Spread cheesecake mixture evenly over brownie batter.
  • Place pan in oven for about 40 minutes, or until center is set.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Place pan in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Melt milk chocolate chips in microwavable bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread chocolate evenly on top of cheesecake layer.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 of chopped Reese’s oven pan.
  • Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve!!

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
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