GLUTEN FREE PEANUT & CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE BARS

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My gluten-free bars have a no-bake cookie crust, a creamy filling and a crunchy peanut topping. -Jennifer Hirchag, Ladera Ranch, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 package (5 ounces) Girl Scout Trios cookies
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
TOPPING:
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Let eggs stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Pulse cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add 2 tablespoons peanut butter; pulse briefly, then press mixture onto bottom of a greased 8x8-in. baking pan., To prepare filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and creamy. Add vanilla, salt and eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Pour over prepared crust; bake until center is almost set, 20-25 minutes. Cool 30 minutes, then refrigerate 1 hour., To prepare topping, microwave 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter in separate bowls until melted. Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; transfer chocolate to bag. Drizzle over cheesecake in side-to-side pattern. Repeat with peanut butter, drizzling in opposite direction. Sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate at least 1 more hour. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Anjan roka
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I made these cheesecake bars for my family and they loved them. They're definitely a keeper!


Andrew Laughlin
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These cheesecake bars are so delicious. I can't believe they're gluten-free.


Igiraneza Valens
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I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate in these cheesecake bars. It's a match made in heaven!


Michael Conner
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These cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Joyce Chilapatisha
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I've made these cheesecake bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Van Zanniat
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These cheesecake bars were a bit of a disappointment. They weren't as creamy as I thought they would be.


ahmad Alrahmoon
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake bars didn't turn out very well. The crust was too crumbly and the cheesecake was too dense.


Icey World
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These cheesecake bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Sizo Onakokonke
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I love how creamy and decadent these cheesecake bars are. The peanut butter crust adds a nice touch of flavor.


Becky Mendenhall
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These cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and gluten-free. What more could you ask for?


Eric Meyers
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but these cheesecake bars were still delicious. The chocolate chips really balance out the peanut butter flavor.


Santo Geaming
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I made these cheesecake bars for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Sheena Walsh
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These gluten-free peanut chocolate chip cheesecake bars are out of this world! The peanut butter crust is the perfect complement to the creamy cheesecake. And the chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!