Description
Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Brownies are a dream come true for chocolate and peanut butter enthusiasts. This indulgent dessert features a rich, fudgy brownie base layered with a creamy cheesecake infused with crunchy peanut butter cups. Each bite offers a delightful combination of sweetness and creaminess that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply enjoying as an everyday treat, these brownies are quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Serve them warm alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzled with caramel sauce for an extra touch of decadence.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Large Eggs
- All-Purpose Flour
- Cocoa Powder
- Peanut Butter Cups
- Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then whisk in eggs one at a time.
- Sift together flour and cocoa powder in another bowl; fold into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; gently fold in chopped peanut butter cups.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the pan, layer the cheesecake mixture on top, then pour remaining brownie batter over it.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean but moist from melted chocolate chips. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg