Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies
ATTENTION ALL YOU PEANUT BUTTER LOVERS HAVE I GOT THE DESSERT FOR YOU! These Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies are VERY VERY RICH!!! BUT, so YUMMY!!! Layers upon layers of flavor. 2 kinds of chocolate and 3 kinds of peanut butter PLUS a cream cheese filling!
This is such a great recipe. It satisfies so many tastes. The chocolate lover, peanut butter lover and even the cheesecake lover. PERFECT!
First start with a store bought brownie mix.
Pour the peanut butter layer on top mixed with Reese’s Pieces.
Bake until golden brown.
Cool and add a wonderful layer of chocolate ganache.
And if that’s not enough sprinkle on some chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! AWESOME!
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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownie Layer:
- 1 box chocolate fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients on the box to prepare the brownie mix)
For the Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 (12 ounce) Reese's Pieces candy
For the Chocolate Ganache Layer:
- 1 (12 ounce or 11.5 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips
- 3 to 5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
For the Topping:
- 12 large Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
Instructions
For the Brownie Layer:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly coat a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions.
- Spread the batter in pan and set aside.
For the Peanut Butter Layer:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
- Add condensed milk and peanut butter and beat until smooth.
- Stir in the Reese's Pieces candies.
- Spoon the mixture over the batter.
- Spread evenly.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until cheesecake layer is set and edges are golden brown.
- Cool for 30 minutes and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
For the Chocolate Ganache Layer:
- In a small bowl microwave the chocolate chips and whipping cream for 1 minute, or until chips are melted.
TIP: If the chocolate seems a little grainy, add more cream. START with THREE TABLESPOONS. If more is needed add ONE TABLESPOON at a time. Until chocolate is creamy.
- Spread over cheesecake layer.
For Topping:
- Sprinkle Reese's Peanut Butter Cup pieces over top.
- Store covered in the refrigerator until completely cooled.
- Cut into small squares.
Notes
This recipe is from Lady Behind The Curtain
MORE BROWNIE RECIPES
1. CHEWY PEANUT BRITTLE BROWNIES 2. RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BROWNIES 3. CHERRY CABERNET BROWNIES
LOVE this! I mean, what’s not to totally go crazy for???
Oh my! Oh my! Oh my! I want these now! They look so stinking good! Thanks for sharing. Pinning! 😀
~Stephanie
OH! these sound so ggggooooooddddd. I am drooling. Love chocolate and peanut butter and then cheesecake to boot…. OH! YUM! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday and remember to come back and vote on Sunday.
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These look amazing! I need to try them and soon
If I make this for my son I might eat them before he gets home from school? Help.
I think I gained 5lbs just reading this. I MUST try it!
Looks divine! My husband will love it when I make it!
Oh my gosh Sheryl, these look sinful! All I need is a glass of milk. Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon!
Those recipes look amazing…I’ve been craving peanut butter this pregnancy!
-Sarah
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