These Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Bars are the most decadent brownies ever! Start with your favorite boxed brownie mix and top with a peanut butter cheesecake layer and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
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I’ve got a weakness for anything that combines peanut butter and chocolate. When it comes to dessert, I’ll usually gravitate toward something with that combination.
For these brownies, I started with my favorite boxed brownie mix.
Next comes a layer of creamy peanut butter cheesecake. It has a frosting-like consistency and tastes incredible!
Finally, I chopped up a bunch of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and used them as a garnish for the bars.
I made these bars for a friend’s going away party and everyone loved them! They were gone before I knew it.
Let me tell you, I had the toughest time editing these pictures and putting this post together because I wanted to stop what I was doing and go make another batch!
Trust me, you don’t need an excuse to make this delicious dessert. Treat yourself this week! These over-the-top brownies are 100% worth it, for sure.
Every time I make these brownies they are always such a hit! It’s such a great way to take a basic boxed brownie mix and turn it into a special, decadent dessert.
This treat will definitely satisfy your late night chocolate and peanut butter cravings! It’s also great for parties or just having some friends over for dinner and dessert.
See how I made these Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Bars in the video below!
Recommended Tools and Supplies:
9×13 Inch Pan
KitchenAid Stand Mixer
Spatula
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Want to Make Your Brownies From Scratch?
If you have the time and ingredients and want to take these brownies to the next level, you can make the brownie layer from scratch! This is one of my favorite brownie recipes from Tastes of Lizzy T. Or you can use your favorite brownie recipe that makes enough for a 9×13 inch pan.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Bars
These are the most decadent brownies ever! Start with your favorite boxed brownie mix and top with a peanut butter cheesecake layer and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Ingredients
- 1 9x13 inch family size brownie mix , (plus eggs, oil and water called for on the box)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 8 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Instructions
- Mix and bake the brownies according to the directions on the box. Allow the brownies to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and peanut butter.
- Add in the powdered sugar and milk, a little at a time. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture on top of the brownies.
- Use a knife to chop the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups into small chunks. Sprinkle the chunks on top of the peanut butter layer.
- Refrigerate for an hour or more before cutting into bars and serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 201Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 127mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 15gProtein: 4g
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Cascia Talbert says
That looks delicious! That recipe is very similar to something my husband makes. Have a terrific week!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
It’s so yummy, isn’t it?
Courtney says
Oh my goodness, these look divine. Chocolate, peanut butter, and cream cheese are pretty much my three favorite things in the world, so I’d have to keep myself from eating an entire pan of these.
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
It’s sooo hard to stop eating these! They are so yummy.
Winnie says
OMG
PB and chocolate – always my favorite desserts
And this one is really mouth-watering
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
It’s my favorite combo, too!
Karin Rambo says
Oh my word these look AMAZING!!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
They are incredible! You should try them ASAP.
Sam @ The Culinary Compass says
These look incredible! These are like three of my favorite things combined!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
I’m sure you will love these!
Buy This Cook That says
My family will love these, great post. Thanks!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
I’m sure they will! Enjoy.
Susannah Brinkley says
We made these last weekend, and they were so good! I gave half the pan away because we wanted to eat ALL OF THEM! Seriously, amazing. I could (but shouldn’t!) eat entire bowls of that peanut butter cheesecake topping!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
OMG they are so dangerous, aren’t they?! I could eat wayyy too much.
Macey says
Just made these an I’ll I can say is yum they are amazing!!!
Tonya says
This iss a keeper….My family ate this up in one day. And one over children dislikes peanut butter…but ate more then anyone else….luv it and thank you for sharing
Tonya says
Should show all stars two tumbs up
A Savory Feast says
Thanks Tonya! I’m so happy your family loved this recipe. It’s one of my favorites too!