Well boy oh’ boy, wasn’t that title a mouthful. I tried to think of a shorter name to this dessert, but let me tell ya’ that every single word deserves to stay in the title. It is that good. I could literally think of a hundred words to describe this delectable dessert. And they would all be synonyms of heaven.
I’ve made peanut butter chocolate desserts before (pb & chocolate is my Dad’s favorite combo) but never have I made something THIS GOOD. And to be quite honest, I’m not sure there are many ways to go wrong with this dessert. A layer of brownies, a layer of peanut butter cheesecake, a layer of chocolate gananche, and then a layer of Reeses peanut butter cups. Can I hear an Amen, sista?
So when I found this recipe online, I knew I had to try it. After getting home Friday from school (it’s Thanksgiving break, baby!) I challenged the little bro to a “bake-off.” I made these and he made Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (coming your way tomorrow!). Okay. When I say that he made them, I actually mean that I walked him through every. single. step. He’s much better at eating them than making them. But his cookies actually turned out great. And the best part? He even admitted that I won the bake-off. And that tells you something, because this kid is very competitive. Haha.
Check out the ‘winning’ bars below!
Peanut Butter Brownie Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate fudge brownie mix plus ingredients the box calls for
- 1 package cream cheese softened
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 12 oz. Reese’s Pieces candy
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips (12 oz. bag)
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream
- 12 large Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups chopped
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Instructions
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Make brownie mix according to package and spread batter into to a lightly greased 9 x 13 pan. Set aside.
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In a medium-sized bowl, beat cream cheese for 1 minute. Stir in condensed milk and peanut butter and beat for one minute.
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Stir in the Reese’s Pieces candies and spread cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
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Cool for 30 minutes on a wire rack and then chill in fridge for 30 minutes.
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While bars are chilling, melt together chocolate chips and whipping cream in a small saucepan on low heat.
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Remove bars from fridge and spread chocolate topping on top.
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Immediately add Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup pieces and store in fridge until you are ready to serve.
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Dixie n Dottie says
O my goodness! All of these look simply delish! I’m a peanut butter addict also! I think these would be my favorite! Have a great week! :)
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bloggerintheredcoat says
omgg i am druelling, me and my sister are trying to raise money for charity and so we have decided to sell some yummy food and i am defiantly using this recipe!