Description
Indulge in the creamy, rich goodness of these No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars. A perfect dessert for peanut butter enthusiasts, these bars are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until fully combined.
- Press the Crust: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined 9×9-inch baking pan to form the crust. Place in the refrigerator to set.
- Make the Filling: Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix until fluffy. Whip the heavy cream separately and fold it into the peanut butter mixture.
- Assemble: Pour the filling over the chilled crust, spread evenly, and top with chocolate chips if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Serve: Lift the bars out of the pan, cut into squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
- You can drizzle melted chocolate on top for extra decadence.
- For a nutty crunch, sprinkle chopped peanuts over the bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars, No Bake Dessert, Easy Cheesecake Recipe
