Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in rich and creamy chocolate peanut butter cheesecake bars with a crispy chocolate cookie crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 36 pieces Oreos, processed in food processor
- 0.5 cup salted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 pieces eggs
For the topping
- 0.5 cup butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a 9x13 pan with nonstick foil.
- For the crust, mix the processed Oreos with melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Cheesecake Filling
- Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream until smooth.
- Add peanut butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the pan.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes, until set.
Topping
- Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips with butter for the topping.
- Pour the chocolate over the cooled cheesecake and spread evenly.
- Chill in the fridge before slicing into bars.
Notes
These bars can be made a day or two in advance. Store them in the fridge once prepared. For serving, consider adding whipped cream or crushed peanuts on top for extra crunch.