Peanut Butter Brownie Cheesecake Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER CUP BROWNIE CHEESECAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• To Make the Brownie Layer: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together brownie mix, oil, water, and egg. Fold in chocolate chips. Spread batter into the bottom of a well-greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side comes out with moist crumbs. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare cheesecake layer. To Make the Cheesecake Layer: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, and beat until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and creamy peanut butter. Fold in chopped Reese's cups. Pour batter evenly over brownie layer. Return to oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, and the center is slightly jiggly. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Run a knife around the edge, and release the sides of the pan to remove cheesecake. For the Ganache and Topping: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter. Microwave on high at 30-second intervals until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Pour ganache over cooled cheesecake. Sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups. Allow 10-15 minutes for ganache to set. Cut and serve.

PEANUT BUTTER & BROWNIE NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Prepare an 8-inch spring form pan, otherwise known as a cheesecake pan, by spraying with cooking oil. Make brownies according to package directions. Remove brownies from oven and cool completely.
• Once brownies are completely cool make the Peanut Butter No-Bake Cheesecake.
• Beat together cream cheese, sugar, peanut butter and butter in large bowl on medium speed until smooth and creamy. I used my KitchenAid mixer for this. Then fold in whipped topping until blended, I get a little inpatient and usually start to beat it and it still tastes great.
• Spread on top of cooled brownies.
• Place in the refrigerator until firm and set 30-60 minutes.
• About 20 minute before you are ready to serve, make the Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Sauce. *You can make this in advance and store in the refrigerator and heat to warm when you are ready to use.
• Combine all ingredients, except the vanilla in a medium saucepan cook on medium heat while stirring constantly. Cook until bubbly, approximately 5-6 minutes. Sauce should be smooth and creamy, with no sugar granules left.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let sit for at least 3-5 minutes, allowing it too cool and thicken.
• Cut the cheesecake into slices and serve, drizzle with Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Sauce.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
• Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, 1 egg and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until blended and smooth.
• Stir together brownie mix, oil, 2 eggs and water in medium bowl until blended, about 50 strokes. Pour half of the brownie batter into pan. Dollop cream cheese mixture evenly over batter and use the back of a spoon to gently smooth into an even layer.
• Pour remaining brownie batter evenly over cream cheese layer. Press peanut butter cups into top layer. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until center is just set. Cool on wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate 4 hours, cut and serve.

BROWNIE BOTTOM PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°Line an 8×8-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl combine the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until well combined, mixture will be thick. Let cool if the butter is still hot.
• Stir in the vanilla and then the eggs, one at a time, stirring very well after each addition. Stir until the batter is very well blended. Add the flour and stir again until very well blended. The mixture will be thick. Spread into prepared pan.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until just starting to set but not fully cooked. Maintain 325°F oven temperature.
• While the brownies are baking, make the cheesecake batter. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until well combined and smooth, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl often to incorporate everything smoothly. Beat in the eggs, flour, and salt just until incorporated.
• Pour the cheesecake batter over the partially baked brownie layer.
• Bake at 325°F for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set.
• Cool completely to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours to chill.
• Place the cream in a glass measuring cup. Microwave for 25 seconds, or until steaming hot but not bubbling. Add in the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Let cool at room temperature until thickened but still pourable.
• Spread the ganache all over the chilled cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until the ganache is fudgy.
• Cut into bars. For clean cuts, use a big sharp knife and run it under hot water and wipe it off between slices. Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

PEANUT BUTTER CUP BROWNIE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Bake brownies according to package directions, allow to cool completely.
• When brownies are cooled cut into bars. Remove 3/4 of the bars from the pan and press into the base of a 9″ Springform pan. Set the remaining 1/4 of the brownies aside.
• Heat hot fudge sauce for 30 seconds and then spread 3/4 cup onto brownie base. Set aside.
• In bowl of stand mixer beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and combined. Add in sweetened condensed milk and mix until evenly incorporated.
• In another bowl combine heavy cream and powdered sugar and beat on high until stiff peaks form. Reserve 1 cup of whipped cream and set aside. Fold remaining whipped cream into peanut butter mixture until smooth and evenly combined.
• Spread half of peanut butter mixture on top of brownie base. Crumble remaining brownies and sprinkle them on top of peanut butter mixture. Top with remaining peanut butter mixture and finally remaining whipped cream.
• Sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups on top and drizzle with remaining hot fudge sauce.
• Chill for at least 4 hours. Overnight is best.
• Remove sides of Springform pan when ready to serve.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

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Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Prepare the brownie batter and spread into a greased 8×8 baking dish.
• Using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, eggs, and sugar. Add the peanut butter, adding the cream as necessary to make the mixture more smooth. The consistency should be thick, but smooth enough to easily mix with the electric mixer. Add the vanilla and salt.
• Pour mixture over brownie batter and marble with a knife.
• Bake for 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE SWIRL BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees (or as directed on brownies).
• First prepare your brownie batter by combining brownie mix, eggs, oil, and milk (or water) in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric hand mixer and mix on medium speed until there's still a little bit of dry brownie mix showing. Switch to stirring together by hand and gently stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing. Set aside.
• In a medium size mixing bowl, prepare your peanut butter cheesecake swirl mixture by beating cream cheese with an electric hand mixer for 1 minute or until smooth.
• Add in egg, sugar, flour, vanilla, and salt and mix until well combined and creamy.
• Next pour all but 1/2 cup of brownie batter into a 9×13 glass baking dish that has been well coated with non-stick cooking spray.
• Spoon peanut butter cream cheese mixture in dollops on top of the brownie mixture and lightly spread.
• Use a cookie scoop and top with the remaining brownie batter in various spots.
• Use a knife and begin swirling the batter drawing vertical and horizontal lines. If you want it even more mixed up, you can also do small swirling motions to give it a super pretty effect, but avoid overmixing so that you don't lose your swirls.
• Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Once fully baked, remove from oven and let brownies cool before cutting into bars.

PEANUT BUTTER BUCKEYE BROWNIE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Prepare brownie mix according to package directions, using the 13x9x2-inch pan option. Cool completely on a wire rack; set aside. Cut brownies into bars. Using about 3/4 of the bars, press brownies into the bottom of a 9x3-inch springform pan, forming an even crust. Spread with the fudge ice cream topping; set aside. Crumble remaining 1/4 of the brownies; set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and peanut butter. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for until just combined. Add sweetened condensed milk. Beat until just combined. In a medium bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Reserve 1/2 cup of the whipped cream mixture. Fold remaining whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
• Spread one-half of the cream cheese mixture over the hot fudge topping in pan. Sprinkle with one-half of the reserved brownie crumbles. Spread remaining cream cheese mixture over the brownies. Top with the reserved 1/2 cup whipping cream. Sprinkle remaining brownie crumbles and chopped peanut butter cups. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9" square pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Make the brownie batter: place butter and 1 3/4 cups of the chocolate chips in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute on high power, stir. Continue heating in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Stir in 3 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then add 3/4 cup flour, cocoa powder, and salt and mix until smooth. Set aside.
• Make the cheesecake batter: beat cream cheese with a hand or a stand mixer until smooth and creamy. Add peanut butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and sour cream or greek yogurt. Mix until smooth, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon flour, and remaining 2 eggs. Beat until smooth without lumps.
• Spread half the brownie batter in the prepared pan. It's a thick batter but should spread easily with a wooden spoon or spatula. Place half the cheesecake mixture over the top and spread carefully. If you have an offset spatula, that makes spreading this layer easier. Top with remaining brownie batter and then the remaining cheesecake to create 4 layers. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
• Bake for 45-55 minutes until the edges start to get golden and the center is set. Cool completely at room temperature. Chill to set, at least 2 hours or overnight. Cut into small bars and serve. This cheesecake is very rich and a little goes a long way! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray with cooking spray.
• Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add 2 cups sugar; mix well. Stir in 4 eggs. Add flour; mix well. Pour into prepared pan.
• Mix cream cheese, peanut butter, remaining sugar and egg until blended; drop in spoonfuls over brownie batter. Swirl gently with knife.
• Bake 35 to 40 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift brownies from pan before cutting to serve.

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake brownie mix as directed on box for cakelike brownies for 8-inch square pan. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Make cookie dough as directed on pouch. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm.
• Wrap outside bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty foil to prevent leaking. Spray inside of pan with cooking spray. Press cookie dough on bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Bake 13 to 18 minutes or until set.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, just until blended. Stir in vanilla. Pour into crust.
• In medium bowl, crumble a 4x4-inch square of cooled brownies into small pieces (about 1 1/2 cups). Reserve remaining brownies for another use. Sprinkle crumbled brownie pieces over cream cheese filling. Gently fold pieces into filling until just evenly coated.
• Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until cheesecake is set at least 2 inches from edge of pan and center of cheesecake still jiggles slightly when moved and surface is golden brown. Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches. Let cheesecake remain in oven 30 minutes. Cool on cooling rack, 30 minutes. Run small metal spatula around edge of pan. Refrigerate uncovered at least 8 hours or overnight before serving.
• To serve, carefully run knife along side of cheesecake to loosen. Remove foil and side of pan. To cut cheesecake, use long, thin blade, non-serrated knife. Dip knife into hot water after each cut, cleaning it off with paper towel. In small microwaveable bowl, microwave caramel topping uncovered on High 10 to 20 seconds or until thoroughly heated. Top individual servings with caramel topping. Store cheesecake covered in refrigerator.