Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies

This soft and fudgy Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies recipe is super easy to make and perfect for dessert or snack. Enjoy 3 layers of chocolate goodness.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 30

Total Time 38

Servings

Calories 486kcal

Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For Brownie Layer

1 box Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
2 Eggs
2 tablespoons Water

For Peanut Butter Cheesecake Layer

8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
1/2 cup Peanut Butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 Egg room temperature
2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For Brownie Layer

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Line an 8x8" square pan with parchment paper
Spray nonstick spray on the bottom and sides of the pan
To make the brownie layer, follow the instructions on the Brownie Mix box
Pour batter into the pan reserving 1/2 cup for the top. Spread the brownie batter evenly on the pan

For Peanut Butter Cheesecake Layer

In the bowl of a mixer, whip the cream cheese for 3-4 minutes until creamy
Add the peanut butter, vanilla, and sugar. Continue whipping until combined
Finally, add the eggs and mix
Pour this cheesecake batter on top of the brownie batter
Place mounds of the reserved brownie batter separately over the cheesecake batter
With a toothpick or the back of a knife, make swirls on top
Bake for 28-35 minutes (mine took 30 minutes) or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean
Remove from heat and let it cool on a rack
When cooled place in the fridge to set. About 3 hours to overnight
Remove from mold and cut into squares
Enjoy!

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