REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Brownie
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- 3 Hr. 30 Min.
- Bake:
- 45 Min.
- Prep:
- 30 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Intermediate
- Yields:
- 24 brownies
There's no denying that cheesecake tastes great with a chewy brownie crust. But what makes this REESE'S cheesecake brownies recipe even better is the rich brownie bottom, layered with REESE'S Peanut Butter cheesecake! We can't forget the bits of REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures sprinkled on top. Bring these REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Brownies as the perfect decadent dessert, destined to be a hit at any gathering. No need to decide between a brownie and a slice of cheesecake. We love combining these rich flavors, and this Brownie Sundae Cheesecake is sure to satisfy!
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 30 minutes
- Bake Time
- 45 minutes
- Cool Time
- 2 hours
Ingredients
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1REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures (12 oz pkg.), divided
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1 cupunsalted butter (2 sticks), melted
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2 cupssugar
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1-1/2 tspsvanilla extract
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4eggs
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3/4 cups
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1 cupall-purpose flour
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1/2 tspbaking powder
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1/4 tspsalt
Step-By-Step Directions
Oven
Baking Pan
Mixing Bowl
Mixer
Measuring Cups
Bowl
Wire Rack
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan or line with foil. Remove wrappers from 25 peanut butter cups; chop and set aside.
Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in large bowl until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add cocoa, blending well.
Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to cocoa mixture, blending thoroughly.
Reserve 1 cup brownie batter; pour remaining batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Set aside.
Prepare Cheesecake Layer. Pour cheesecake batter over brownie batter; spread with spatula to form even layer.
Top with chopped peanut butter cups. Drop reserved brownie batter by spoonfuls over candy, leaving much of the candy layer exposed. Gently swirl cheesecake layer into brownie layer.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. Garnish with additional peanut butter cups, if desired. Cover; refrigerate leftover brownies.
Cheesecake Layer: Beat 2 packages (8-oz each) softened cream cheese and 2/3 cup sugar in large bowl until well blended. Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until thoroughly blended.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 24 servingsServing size 1 brownie (86g)Amount per servingCalories330% Daily Value*Total Fat 19g 24%Saturated Fat 11g 55%Trans Fat 0.5gCholesterol 90mg 30%Sodium 210mg 9%Total Carbohydrates 37g 13%Dietary Fiber 2g 7%Total Sugars 31gIncludes 29g Added Sugar 58%Protein 5gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 68mg 6%Iron 2mg 10%Potassium 138mg 2%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
