Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Brownies Recipe
This Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Brownies Recipe combines three beloved desserts into one incredible treat.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Electric mixer
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Mix melted butter and sugar together.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Spread brownie batter in prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie layer.
- Sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth cheesecake layer
- Don't overmix brownie batter to avoid tough texture
- Line pan with parchment paper for easy removal
- Chill brownies for cleaner cuts and better presentation
- Store covered in refrigerator for up to one week