I’m an author, food photographer, baker, and blogger. And as of today, I can add Cheesecake Ambassador to my list of professional titles too. 😉 This chocolate peanut butter cheesecake bars recipe is sponsored by PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, whose products I’ve long admired and trusted in my baking. I’m thrilled to show off their quality cream cheese today and, as always, all opinions are 100% my own. (You know I never steer you wrong!) Today I’m breaking down the barrier to making real cheesecake, showing you that it’s not only delicious, but approachable for all home bakers. A little more special than a batch of cookies and not nearly as overwhelming as a tall layer cake, cheesecake bars are the perfect solution when you need a crowd-pleasing dessert without complicated ingredients. After testing the recipe, I made them for girls night the other week. I chose this recipe because they’re really easy to prep ahead of time and are extra convenient for serving. No fork needed! Each person literally said these are the best dessert they’ve ever had. (And they’ve tasted many of my creations! Total win!)
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars Are:
Indulgently rich and creamy Like a peanut butter cup in cheesecake form Sitting on a buttery chocolate cookie crust Topped with chocolate ganache (that sets!) Quicker to bake & chill than a full cheesecake Handheld individual servings (but you need that napkin!) Devoured whenever I make them, whether that’s for a party, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, baby shower, Halloween (top with crushed Reese’s Pieces!), etc.
Plus, there’s no need for a water bath. Let me show you how to make them.
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars:
Different Size Pans
This recipe yields a 9×13-inch pan of cheesecake bars. If this is too big, you can easily halve the recipe for an 8-inch square baking pan. Want to bake a full cheesecake from this recipe? You definitely can. See my recipe notes below. I also give instructions for turning these into individual mini cheesecakes. I’d obviously never deprive you of chocolate, peanut butter, and cheesecake. The possibilities are endless!!!
3 Success Tips for Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
More Cheesecake Recipes
If you need more recipe inspiration, here are plenty of cheesecake recipes to try next:
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars No Bake Cheesecake Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars or Lemon Cheesecake Nutella Swirl Cheesecake Bars
And if you can’t get enough of the peanut butter + chocolate combination, try this peanut butter ice cream pie or unbelievable peanut butter pie next.
