Description
Reese’s Cheesecake Bars are a decadent dessert with a buttery chocolate cookie crust, creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, and a topping of Reese’s candies. Perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers, these bars are rich, indulgent, and easy to share.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies or 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the topping:
- 12 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
- 1/2 cup mini Reese’s Pieces or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine crushed cookies with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add peanut butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated (do not overmix).
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, top with chopped Reese’s candies and optional Reese’s Pieces or chocolate chips.
- Slice into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra chocolate, drizzle melted chocolate over the bars before serving.Use a brownie crust instead of cookies for a richer base.Swirl melted chocolate or caramel into the filling for a decorative look.For a no-bake version, use a no-bake cheesecake filling with the same crust and topping.Freeze bars (without toppings) for up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator before topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/20 of recipe)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
