Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Brownies
These Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Brownies combine fudgy brownies with creamy peanut butter cheesecake and chunks of Reese’s for an irresistible treat!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Parchment Paper
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 6 ounces brick-style cream cheese softened (I used lite)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 box Betty Crocker Original Supreme Premium Brownie Mix 1 pound 2.4 ounces
- water, vegetable oil, and egg as called for on the brownie mix box
- 1 cup salted peanuts coarsely chopped
- 1 heaping cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Brownie Base
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix with water, vegetable oil, and egg as instructed on the brownie mix box. Stir until well blended.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Make the Peanut Butter Cheesecake Layer
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add creamy peanut butter and granulated sugar to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
- Add the large egg and mix until the batter is smooth and creamy.
Layer and Bake
- Pour the peanut butter cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer in the pan and gently spread evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle coarsely chopped salted peanuts and chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures over the top, pressing down lightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the cheesecake layer is set and a toothpick inserted into the brownie portion comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
- Remove brownies from the oven and let cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes.
- Lift brownies out using the parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
- Enjoy your decadent Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Brownies with a glass of cold milk or your favorite hot beverage!
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- Use any store-brand brownie mix as a cost-effective alternative.
- Try crunchy peanut butter for extra texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze wrapped brownies up to 3 months; thaw in refrigerator before serving.