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Decadent Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Bars

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Rich, fudgy brownie base topped with creamy peanut butter cheesecake and a beautiful peanut butter swirl—perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  3. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spoon this mixture over the brownie batter, spreading gently to cover the base completely.
  4. In a small bowl, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Drop small dollops of the mixture across the cheesecake layer. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the peanut butter into patterns.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  6. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the brownie batter to maintain a fudgy texture.’, ‘Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake layer.’, ‘For clean slices, use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts.’, ‘Chill the bars well before slicing for best results.’]

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