Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

These Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies combine rich chocolate brownies with a creamy peanut butter cheesecake layer, creating a delightful dessert that satisfies both chocolate and peanut butter cravings.

This recipe is straightforward and perfect for any occasion, making it an excellent choice for dessert lovers looking to impress with a delicious treat.

Decadent Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies

This dessert features a fudgy brownie base topped with a smooth peanut butter cheesecake layer, all baked to perfection. The recipe takes about 50 minutes from start to finish and serves 12 people.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Make the Brownie Batter: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
Spread the Brownie Layer: Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Prepare the Cheesecake Layer: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Add the Cheesecake Layer: Spread the peanut butter cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer in the pan. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top of the cheesecake layer and swirl gently with a knife.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.