Best 7 Peanut Butter And Jelly Cheesecake Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that harmoniously blends the classic flavors of peanut butter and jelly with the creamy richness of cheesecake. This article presents a collection of delectable Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake Squares recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and skill levels.

For those seeking a traditional indulgence, the Classic Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake Squares recipe promises a burst of nostalgia with its creamy peanut butter filling swirled with tangy jelly, all nestled on a graham cracker crust. Alternatively, the No-Bake Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake Squares offer a simplified version that requires no baking, making it perfect for those short on time or lacking oven access.

Those with a sweet tooth can explore the Chocolate Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake Squares recipe, which elevates the classic combination with a luscious chocolate layer. For a healthier twist, the Vegan Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake Squares provide a dairy-free and gluten-free option that doesn't compromise on flavor or texture.

The article also includes a recipe for Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake Bars, which feature a firmer texture and are perfect for cutting into neat squares for parties or potlucks. And for those looking for a fun twist, the Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake Bites offer a delightful bite-sized treat that's sure to impress guests.

With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photos, this article ensures that every reader can successfully recreate these delectable peanut butter and jelly cheesecake squares in their own kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes offer something for everyone to enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CHEESECAKE BARS



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These Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake Bars are beyond delicious. Packed with that classic flavor pairing we all love, and served cheesecake-style, these bars will have you looking for any excuse to make them.

Provided by Michael Wurm, Jr.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup roasted peanuts (finely crushed (in food processor))
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
2 pounds (four 8-ounce boxes) cream cheese (softened)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Concord grape jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, crushed peanuts, brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix in melted butter and stir to combine. Mixture should resemble wet sand. Press into the bottom and about three-quarters of the way up the sides of the prepared pan. Bake the crust 12-15 minutes until it is set and just beginning to brown. Cool completely.
  • Set the oven to 325 degrees F. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter about 5 minutes or until smooth. Gradually beat in the sugar and remaining ½ teaspoon salt until the mixture is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in the eggs one at a time; then add the vanilla. Again, scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Use a spatula to level the top. Bake 40 - 45 minutes until slightly puffed, set along the edges, and still a bit wobbly in the center. Let cool completely.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk the jelly until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly. Pour evenly over the cheesecake. Spread lightly with a spatula to create a thin, even layer.
  • Refrigerate about 2 hours until the jelly is set. Cut into bars. Wipe off the knife between cuts to keep the edges of the bars clean. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days.

PEANUT-BUTTER-AND-JELLY CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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Three things go into making this recipe really smooth: creamy peanut butter, like Jif or Skippy (our test-kitchen's go-to for baking); and room-temperature eggs and cream cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield Makes about 24 two-inch squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more, softened, for brushing
14 graham crackers (each 3 by 5 inches), broken into pieces
2/3 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 pounds cream cheese (4 eight-ounce bars), room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter, such as Jif or Skippy
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup Concord-grape jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Finely grind crackers in a food processor. Add melted butter, peanuts, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; pulse until peanuts are chopped and texture of mixture resembles wet sand.Transfer to prepared baking dish; press firmly and evenly into bottom and three-quarters of the way up sides. Bake until set and slightly darkened, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Reduce oven to 325 degrees. In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and peanut butter on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in granulated sugar until lightand fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then vanilla until smooth. Pour filling into cooked crust; smooth top with asmall offset spatula. Bake until puffed and set along edges but still slightly wobbly in center, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Whisk jelly in a saucepan over medium until melted. Pour evenly over cake, then tilt dish to spread jelly to edges in a thin, even layer. Refrigerate until jelly is firmly set, about 4 hours.Cut cake into squares, wiping knife between cuts for clean edges, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CHEESECAKE BARS



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Check out Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake Bars. Peanut butter and jelly come together one more time! This classic pairing shares the spotlight in our Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake Bars - yum!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 6h

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups finely crushed peanut butter sandwich cookies
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup sugar
4 egg s
1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Press cookie crumbs onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, peanut butter and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sugar; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely.
  • Spoon jam into microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec.; spread over cheesecake. Refrigerate 4 hours.
  • Use foil handles to remove cheesecake from pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 23 g, Protein 10 g

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CHEESECAKE



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I wanted to make something based on my friend's love of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. This cheesecake recipe has decadent layers of peanut butter and a thick swirl of preserves-it truly feels as if you're biting into a sweeter, dessert version of your favorite childhood sandwich. -Melinda Buchman, Rock Hill, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
1 jar (16.3 ounces) creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons 2% milk
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups seedless raspberry preserves
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet. In a bowl, mix cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake until crust starts to brown, 6-8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a bowl, beat peanut butter and milk until combined. Spread over cooled crust; set aside. In another large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust. In a small saucepan, stir together preserves and lemon juice over medium heat until preserves have melted. Spoon mixture by tablespoonfuls over top. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, about 1-1/4 hours. (Center of cheesecake will jiggle when moved.) Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CHEESECAKE



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This cheesecake has all the fond memories of those childhood peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, but it's way more decadent and sophisticated.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 7h20m

Yield One 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

20 whole chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch salt
2 1/2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
5 eggs
2 yolks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup jelly (if you are using one that is pale, you may consider a drop of food coloring to perk up the color)
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Making the cheesecake:
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a food processor pulverize the chocolate sandwich cookies, butter, sugar and salt.
  • Pour into a 9-inch springform pan and pat flat with your fingertips, bringing the cookie crumbs up the sides slightly. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes or until set.
  • In a stand mixer, fitted with the beater blade, mix the cream cheese on low speed, scraping down the sides to make sure it is smooth. Add the sugar and sour cream.
  • Add the eggs and yolks one at a time, mixing well after each. Add the salt and vanilla.
  • Split the batter into two bowls. Add the peanut butter to one bowl and add the jelly to the second.
  • Place the pan on a baking sheet. Spread the peanut butter batter over the crust, smoothing out the top.
  • Very carefully add the jelly batter over the peanut butter batter.
  • Place the cheesecake in the center of the oven. Place a second baking sheet on a lower shelf and fill it with water. The water will create steam in the oven and prevent the cheesecake from developing a hard crust. Bake for about 60 minutes or until set in the center. The top will souffle slightly.
  • Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 4 hours. After one hour in the refrigerator, loosely cover with plastic.
  • Carefully run a thin-bladed knife around the edge of the pan. Un-mold the cake from the pan.
  • To make the ganache:
  • In a saucepan, bring the cream to a simmer. Remove from the heat, add the butter and chopped chocolate. Allow to sit for 2 minutes, then stir gently, until totally smooth.
  • Place the cheesecake on a cooling rack that is sitting above a baking sheet, lined with parchment. This will catch the excess ganache.
  • Let the cake sit on the rack until the ganache has set up, about 45 minutes.
  • To decorate the sides see the above video.
  • Use a thin knife, dipped in a pitcher of hot water to cut the cake.
  • When you cut into it, the peanut butter and jelly layers will reveal themselves.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CHEESECAKE



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As the name suggests, this is a peanut butter cheesecake with your favorite flavor of jelly on top.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup crunchy peanut butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup any flavor fruit jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, peanut butter and flour together until smooth. Mix in eggs one at a time. Blend in milk. Pour batter into prepared crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) and continue to bake for 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before removing from pan. Stir jelly until smooth and drizzle over cake in a lattice design.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 173.4 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BARS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h15m

Yield about 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
3 cups butter cracker crumbs (such as Ritz; about 3 sleeves)
1/4 cup sugar
24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
Red sprinkles, for decorating

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Line with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the long sides; butter the foil. Combine the cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar in a bowl. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until toasted, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool 15 minutes.
  • Make the filling: Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the eggs, sour cream and vanilla and beat until combined, 1 minute. Remove 1 cup of the batter to a medium bowl and stir in the peanut butter until smooth. Pour the peanut butter batter onto the crust in a thin even layer. Pour the remaining cheesecake batter on top; smooth with a spatula.
  • Bake until the cheesecake is set around the edges but still jiggly in the center, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Slide an offset spatula or paring knife around the edge of the pan, then remove the cheesecake using the foil overhang. Slice into squares and top with sprinkles.

Tips:

  • Use smooth peanut butter for a creamier filling.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Be sure to let the cheesecake chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • For a more intense peanut butter flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate chips.
  • Garnish the cheesecake with whipped cream, chopped peanuts, or chocolate shavings before serving.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter and jelly cheesecake squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a creamy peanut butter filling and a sweet and tangy jelly topping, these cheesecake squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give these peanut butter and jelly cheesecake squares a try. You won't be disappointed!

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