Description
A decadent dessert combining creamy peanut butter cheesecake with a rich chocolate cookie crust. These handheld bars offer layers of flavor and texture—crunchy, smooth, and dreamy. Perfect for parties, holidays, or sweet indulgences.
Ingredients
For the crust:
1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
For the filling:
16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Make the crust: In a bowl, combine crushed cookies, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking pan.
Bake crust for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly. Reduce oven to 325°F (163°C).
Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Stir in peanut butter until fully incorporated.
Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top.
Bake at 325°F for 25–30 minutes until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling.
Wipe your knife between cuts for cleaner slices.
Optional: Top with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or a drizzle of caramel.
Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes (10 for crust + 30 for filling)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter cheesecake bars, chocolate crust dessert, no-fuss cheesecake, party bars, layered dessert, creamy peanut butter chocolate, easy cheesecake bars