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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars

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Timing
Timing
Total:
Prep:
12 Min.
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yields:
1 cheesecake

This No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars recipe looks divine adorned with flavorful REESE'S Baking Cups and crunchy REESE'S PIECES Candy on top. The color scheme of the candy makes for a picture-perfect dessert that will wow anyone who gets a peek. Take this No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars recipe to a school function, whip one up for a special occasion or make one just to enjoy with the family at home.  No-bake desserts are perfect for beginner bakers. Try another chocolate and cheesecake combination: No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
12 minutes
Chill Time
3 hours

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • Crust
  • 1-1/2 cups
    chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 2 Tbsps
    packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup
    butter melted
  • salt
  • Filling
  • 2 packages
    cream cheese (8 oz each), softened
  • 2 cups
    whipping creme
  • 1/2 cup
    sugar
  • 2 tsps
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • Topping
  • 1/2 cup
    REESE'S baking cups and REESE'S PIECES candy
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Step-By-Step Directions

Equipment Needed 
mixing bowl Mixing Bowl
baking dish 8-inch Square Baking Dish
parchment paper Parchment Paper
bowl Medium Bowl
mixer Mixer
measuring cups Measuring Cups
rubber scraper Rubber Scraper
freezer Freezer
1

In a bowl, thoroughly mix chocolate cookie crumbs, brown sugar, butter, and salt. Press evenly into parchment-lined 8x8” baking dish. Chill dish while making the filling.

2

In a medium bowl, place cream cheese and beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Add in cream and beat until thoroughly incorporated.

3

Add sugar, vanilla, peanut butter, and salt. Beat until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Fold in the 1⁄2 cup REESE'S Baking Cups and REESE'S PIECES Candy.

4

Pour filling into chilled crust and smooth out the top. Top with remaining 1⁄2 cup of REESE'S Baking Cups and REESE'S PIECES Candy.

5

Freeze for 3 hours.

6

Allow bars to slightly soften, then slice and serve.

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