Description
Indulgent, layered dessert combining the rich creaminess of cheesecake with peanut butter cookie dough and chocolate chips, all in easy-to-cut bar form.
Ingredients
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- Crust/Dough & Filling Layer:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi‑sweet chocolate chips
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp sour cream or heavy cream (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a 9×9 inch (23×23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- In a bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth, then add sugars and beat until creamy.
- Mix in egg and vanilla until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to peanut butter mixture and stir just until combined.
- Fold in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips, reserving 1/4 cup for topping.
- Press about 2/3 of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.
- In a clean bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add egg, vanilla, and sour cream until well mixed.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the cookie dough base, spreading evenly.
- Dot the top with remaining cookie dough in small pieces, then sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off oven and let bars cool inside for 30 minutes, then refrigerate at least 3 hours (or overnight) until fully chilled and firm.
- Use parchment pull-tab to lift bars, cut into squares, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For sharper slices, chill bars uncovered before cutting.
- Swap mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts into dough for texture variation.
- Use crunchy peanut butter for added bite.
- Store airtight in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/16)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg