These Peanut Butter & White Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake Bars are a perfect combination of creamy & smooth, while not being overly sweet.
I must admit, I recently have developed a new addiction to cheesecake. This new addiction is not helping with my “getting ready for swimsuit season”. On top of the creamy rich taste of cheesecake that I just have fallen in love with, no-bake cheesecake recipes fit my busy schedule.
With five kids, baseball practice, dance class, school runs, preschool drop-offs and pick-ups, soccer, and all the other “errands” throughout the day. I love any recipe that I can just whip up and store in the fridge, making it simple, easy and delicious. Bonus, everyone loves it.
I get a little tired of the “cookie” like crust and thought it would be fun to pair my favorite no-bake cheesecake with my brownie recipe instead… and this combo is killer good. An added perk of no-bake cheesecake, there is an easy calorie saver. Simply substitute with fat-free cream cheese and Lite Cool Whip, you will still have the fantastic flavor and save a few calories.
(And it makes me feel a little less guilty.)
Enjoy one of our new spring favorites! XOXO San
How do you make Peanut Butter & White Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake Bars?
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
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In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.
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Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.
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Cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, make cheesecakes.
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In a medium mixing bowl whip together cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in peanut butter until fully combined. Stir in Cool Whip until it is well blended and there are no chunks of Cool Whip.
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Spoon this over the prepared brownies and spread out evenly. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the white chocolate cheesecake.
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In a small bowl melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until melted.
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In a medium mixing bowl whip together cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in melted white chocolate until fully combined. Stir in Cool Whip until it is well blended and there are no chunks of Cool Whip.
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Spoon this over peanut butter cheesecake and spread out evenly using a spatula or knife.
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Place in the refrigerator to chill for 1-2 hours. Once cheesecake is set, serve and enjoy!
Love this recipe? Check out these Chocolate Cheesecake Brownie Bars!
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Peanut Butter & White Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
- 1 cup Cool Whip about 1/2 container
- 2-4 tablespoons peanut butter to taste
White Chocolate Cheesecake
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons+ 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
- 1 cup Cool Whip about 1/2 container
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
- In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, make cheesecakes.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
- In a medium mixing bowl whip together cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in peanut butter until fully combined. Stir in Cool Whip until it is well blended and there are no chunks of Cool Whip.
- Spoon this over the prepared brownies and spread out evenly. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the white chocolate cheesecake.
White Chocolate Cheesecake
- In a small bowl melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until melted.
- In a medium mixing bowl whip together cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in melted white chocolate until fully combined. Stir in Cool Whip until it is well blended and there are no chunks of Cool Whip.
- Spoon this over peanut butter cheesecake and spread out evenly using a spatula or knife.
- Place in the refrigerator to chill for 1-2 hours. Once cheesecake is set, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Kids review: They loved it! Jersey who swears to hate peanut butter even liked it. Madden was the only one who removed the cheesecake and only ate the brownie, he wouldn’t even try the topping. My husband Jake, quickly moved in and ate the topping, he didn’t want it to got to waste. (smile)
These look heavenly. I love the light whipped texture that they look like they have. And anything with peanut butter — I am IN!!!
Thanks Jennifer. xo San
This dessert looks so delicious. I love the ease of the recipe and the fact that you don’t have go cook it!
Me too! xo San
Oh my goodness, those brownies look so decadent and delicious! I want to reach into the screen and grab one!
Thanks Amber! xo San
I bet these are delish. I would love to eat a dessert like that, I guess I need to make it firstLOL
Wish you were nearby I would bring you some. xo San
This sounds delicious! Save me one.
Done! xo San
That cheesecake looks insanely good. Licking the computer seems more tempting than it should right now.
LOL! Thanks Dawn. xo San
Oh my goodness. I was some right now. I’m not even a cheesecake fan, but those pics!!! Well done.
Thanks Annie! xo San
You can make just about any dessert look beautiful. Wow! This looks so delectable.
Awww thanks! They are pretty yummy too! Have fun making these sweet treats! xo San
You are kidding me? How am I supposed to see this delicious dessert and NOT make it! Peanut butter, white chocolate brownie cheesecake—YUMMY!
Hahaha. It’s just one of those things that you just can’t say no to, and that’s OK. 🙂 Have fun making it! xo San
I’m attending a black and white event next week and I think this will be my ‘gift” that I take with me for the hostess. Thanks
Wow. This dish works perfectly for that party! Have fun making it! xo San
That looks delicious! My three favorite combinations.
ME too! Great taste! xo San
Oh my. I think I would eat the whole pan.
🙂 They are that good. Enjoy! xo San
Holy Moly!! These look absolutely delicious!! Already pinned it!!
I would love it if you would link up to my party with this 🙂
http://3glol.net/2014/05/12/teach-me-tuesday-3/
Thanks sooo much for sharing!!
Heading over now! Thanks for coming by xo San
Holy Moly does this look great! Checking it out from #wineddownwednesday
Thanks for coming by! xo San
Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again next week!
I seriously love cheesecake! I can’t get enough of it and now these brownie cheesecake bars, I am over the moon!!!! Do you deliver? LOL
Yes, just for you. xo San
Oh my,
I would not be able to resist one of these fabulous Brownie Cheese Cake Bars! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Thanks for coming by and for the great party! xo San