Best 7 Peanut Butter Crunch Cheesecake Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Peanut Butter Crunch Cheesecake Squares. These heavenly treats are a harmonious blend of creamy cheesecake, crunchy peanut butter, and a delightful graham cracker crust. Each bite is an explosion of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Our comprehensive guide provides two irresistible recipes: the classic Peanut Butter Crunch Cheesecake Squares and the No-Bake version for those who prefer a quicker and simpler indulgence. Both recipes are meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve perfection. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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

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.

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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FOUND THIS ONE IN MY FAMILY CIRCLE MAG. AND IT'S YUMMY!!

Provided by TAMMY WADE

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c flour
1/4 c pecans finely chopped
3 Tbsp light brown sugar
3 Tbsp butter, melted
1 pkg 8 oz. cream cheese
1/4 c sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp lemon juice
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
12 fun size butterfingers, coarsly chopped about 3/4 cup
5 fun size butterfingers, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. HEAT OVEN TO 350*. LINE AN 8X8 INCH BAKING PAN WITH FOIL, COATED WITH NONSTICK SPRAY. ALLOW FOIL TO HANG OVER 2 SIDES.
  • 2. IN A MEDIUM SIZE BOWL, WHISK TOGETHER FLOUR, PECANS AND BROWN SUGAR. STIR IN BUTTER, AND MIX UNTIL CRUMBLY. PAT INTO BAKING PAN AND BAKE FOR 14 MIN. REMOVE.
  • 3. BEAT CREAM CHEESE,SUGAR,VANILLA,EGG, LEMON JUICE UNTIL SMOOTH. STIR IN CHOPPED 3/4 CUP CANDIES. POUR INTO BAKED CRUST PAN. BAKE FOR 25 MINUTES.
  • 4. AFTER REMOVING FROM OVEN, IMMEDIATELY SPRINKLE REMAINING FINELY CHOPPED BUTTERFINGERS ON TOP. LET COOL.. LIFT FOIL OUT OF PAN, AND CUT INTO 36 SQUARES, AND STORE IN REFRIGERATOR ( THEY ARE BETTER THE NEXT DAY) ENJOY...

PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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This recipe was a big hit with everyone who tasted it. When you put peanut butter, chocolate AND cheesecake together, how can you go wrong?! I did end up upping the cream cheese amount to a full 8 oz. and it turned out really well. I'd recommend doing the same.

Provided by Jennifer Tennyson

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp sugar
1/4 c shortening, butter flavor, melted
1 Tbsp milk
FILLING INGREDIENTS
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 c peanut butter, creamy
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c milk
1 egg
1/2 c peanuts, chopped (optional)
DRIZZLE INGREDIENTS
1/4 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp shortening, butter flavor

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. For base, combine crumbs and 3 tablespoons sugar in small bowl.
  • 3. Combine melted butter flavor shortening and one tablespoon milk.
  • 4. Stir into crumbs.
  • 5. Press lightly into 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
  • 6. Bake at 350 for 20 to 22 minutes.
  • 7. For filling, beat cream cheese and peanut butter in small bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.
  • 8. Add 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup milk and egg.
  • 9. Beat well.
  • 10. Stir in chopped nuts.
  • 11. Spread over baked crust.
  • 12. Return to oven.
  • 13. Bake 20 to 22 minutes, or until set.
  • 14. For drizzle, melt chocolate chips and butter flavor shortening on very low heat or at 50% power in microwave.
  • 15. Stir to combine.
  • 16. Drizzle from end of spoon back and forth over top.
  • 17. Chill.
  • 18. Cut into 2 x 2-inch squares.
  • 19. Cover.
  • 20. Store in refrigerator.

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH CAKE



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Make and share this Peanut Butter Crunch Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
3 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
3/4 cup peanut butter chips, divided
1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Add cake mix, peanut butter, and brown sugar to a mixing bowl.
  • Beat on low speed until crumbly.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup crumb mixture.
  • Add water, eggs, and oil to remaining crumb mixture; beat on low speed until moistened.
  • Beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
  • Add in 1/4 cup each of the chocolate chips and peanut butter chips; stir to combine.
  • Pour batter into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Mix together the peanuts, reserved crumb mixture, and remaining chips; sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.3, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 47.5, Sodium 431.9, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 39.6, Protein 12.8

BUTTER CRUNCH CHEESECAKE BARS



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If you like Butterfingers candy and cheesecake this is for you! I have heard it said that this could use more sugar. I think it depends on just how sweet your sweet tooth is. Taste and add more if you think it would benefit. *PLEASE NOTE:There is a final filling ingredient that the Zaar computer doesn't like and keeps refusing to publish. This is: 6 small chocolate crispy peanut butter flavored candy bars (like Butterfinger), chopped into medium sized pieces.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shelled walnuts, chopped
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • CRUST:.
  • In bowl, beat butter with mixer until smooth and creamy, 1 minute Add sugars, beat 3 minute until fluffy.
  • Beat in flour.
  • Beat in nuts until just incorporated. Reserve 1 cup mixture.
  • Press remainder over bottom of ungreased 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
  • Bake crust 10 minute Let cool.
  • FILLING:.
  • In bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar with mixer until smooth.
  • Add vanilla and eggs, beat for 2 minute.
  • Fold in candy bars (see into description above).
  • Spoon over baked crust. Sprinkle reserved crust mixture over top.
  • Bake for 30 minute until cheesecake layer is set.
  • Let cool.
  • Cut into 16 bars.
  • Serve, or cover and refrigerate.

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.

LOW CARB PEANUT BUTTER CUP CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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Make and share this Low Carb Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 salt
4 ounces baker's unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • For crust, in medium bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup Splenda, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla and salt until smooth.
  • Evenly press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13" baking dish.
  • Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Cool on rack completely.
  • Melt chocolate and mix with Splenda; pour over cooled crust and let cool 15 minutes.
  • In mixing bowl, with electric mixer, beat cream cheese and remaining Splenda and 2 teaspoons vanilla until blended.
  • Slowly add whipping cream and continue beating at medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy.
  • Spread over cooled chocolate layer on crust.
  • In small microwave safe bowl, melt remaining 1/4 peanut butter until it can be stirred smooth.
  • Drizzle over top of cream cheese mixture.
  • Chill for one hour until set; cut into squares and serve.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the cheesecake batter mix together smoothly and evenly.
  • Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter. Overbeating can cause the cheesecake to be dense and crumbly.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the cheesecake to set properly.
  • Top the cheesecake with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include fresh berries, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter crunch cheesecake squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a special celebration. With a creamy peanut butter filling, a crunchy peanut butter crust, and a rich chocolate ganache topping, these cheesecake squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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