No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
These no-bake peanut butter cheesecake bars are rich, creamy, and perfect for a quick dessert or sweet snack, loved by both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1.5 cups graham-cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon sea-salt
Optional Topping
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate, melted for drizzling
- pinch of flaky sea-salt for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham-cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand, then press it firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch square pan to form an even layer.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on low speed for about 30 seconds until smooth. Add the creamy peanut butter and mix on medium for 1 minute until glossy.
- Drizzle in the honey, and slowly pour the heavy cream while mixing. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt until just combined.
- Spread the peanut butter filling over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. If using the optional topping, drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the surface and sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
Chilling
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, or until the bars are firm enough to cut cleanly.
Serving
- Cut into 12 bars, store in an airtight container, and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is truly softened for a smooth filling. For a gluten-free option, swap out the graham-cracker crumbs for a gluten-free alternative. Store leftovers in the fridge to maintain freshness.