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!
Don’t forget to pin this to your favorite Pinterest board to save for later!
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)
Those sound absolutely amazing. I am definitley going to have to give them a try!
Come back and let me know what you think . xo San
Oh man these look and sound amazing! I think peanut butter and chocolate are a perfect combo!
Agreed! xo San
This look heavenly…great way to splurge on a hot summer evening!
All of my favorite things in one dessert! I am printing this recipe right now. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the pin Jen. xo San
K I’m In Heaven Must Make For The Family Looks Soooooooo Yummy!
Thanks Lisa. xo San
I just made cheesecake yesterday. I love cheesecakes b/c you have to make them a few days in advance to taste better too.
Agreed, if it is the no bake kind. The no bake I feel you need to eat it within a few days. xo San
That looks sooo yummy! Let’s forget the swimsuit this season XD
LOL! Deal. xo San
These look so good! Pinned so I can try them. Thanks for adding the substitution for fewer calories – perfect for getting ready for summer! 🙂
Thanks for the pin Lisa! xo San
Whoa, I can’t believe that these are no bake. Awesome!
Thanks Diane! xo San
I adore cheesecake and this looks amazing!! I might try to make this over the weekend!
And you will love it. xo San
Adding cheesecake to brownie is a win in my book. I love them both so much!
Thanks Liz. xo San
I think I just drooled on my keyboard a little. Okay, I lied, I drooled a LOT. LOL
I’m a BIG sweets fan and to combine cheesecake with brownies in one desert. Genius I tell you!
This recipe will most definitely be used in the (very) near future 🙂
Thanks Kayla – you are so sweet. xo San
This recipe is so awesome! My son wants me to make them for his class.
Oh I hope he can! xo San
That looks delicious! The white layer looks so fluffy!
Thanks Jenn! xo San
I haven’t had cheesecake in a long time. That looks so tempting!
Then you need to make this asap! xo San
I adore white chocolate and always look for new recipes using it – I’ll be trying this recipe! YUM!
Thanks Tammi! xo San
YUMMM. I want a piece… this looks fantastic … thanks for sharing, I think I’ll surprise my family with this next weekend, seems simple and thanks for great instructions.. I think I can do it…
You totally can, have a great time making it and licking the bowl clean. xo San
Cheesecake is probably my favorite dessert. But paired with all this? YES, please…going out to pick up ingredients ASAP!
YAY! Pam you will love it. xo San
Oh my, these look too cute to actually eat!! I love the contrast on them!
Thanks Amy! xo San
I have been on such a white chocolate kick lately. This looks divine!
I am always on a chocolate kick…lol! xo San
Love the presentation, very simple and pretty! My hubby would devour these.
Thanks Val – xo San
Yum! I would of never thought of this combination and am so impressed. I admit I giggled when I read how your family liked them sounds like so many households in America. Including mine when my children were growing up. Definitely bookmarking this recipe and trying it soon. Thank you so much 🙂
Thanks Laura! xo San
I’m a huge sucker for cheesecake! This recipe looks beyond amazing! Cheesecake would be fantastic paired with brownies!
The brownie and the peanut butter cheesecake is a deadly combo. xo San
Oh good god that looks amazing……….I am going to make the Cool Whip and Cream Cheese part and eat that on just about everything 🙂
Me too Jen! xo San
Those look great! Looks like they melt in your mouth!
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