Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies

  • Makes: 9-12 Brownies
  • Active Time: 30 Minutes
  • Total Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Tools Required: Medium Size Bowl, 8x8 pan, Spatula, Oven Thermometer, Electric Mixer

Ingredients

    • Brownie Layer

    • Full box Truffle Brownies Mix
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 stick butter (4 oz.) - melted

    • Cheesecake Layer

    • 1- 8 oz. package cream cheese
    • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate - chopped

Directions

    • Prepare brownies as directed on package, without baking.

    • Cheesecake Layer

    • Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and vanilla in medium bowl using electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add cream, then flour. Transfer 1/3 cup cheesecake batter to small bowl and reserve. Spread remaining batter over brownie layer.
    • Microwave chocolate in bowl on low power in 10-second intervals until melted, then stir until smooth. Mix chocolate into reserved cheesecake batter and drop by heaping spoonfuls atop cheesecake layer. Using the tip of a knife or toothpick, swirl chocolate batter in figure-eight pattern through white cheesecake layer for a decorative look.
    • Bake brownies until center feels set and edges of cheesecake are puffed, about 45 minutes. Cool brownies in pan on rack. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before cutting and serving.

Recipe Summary

Use with

Brownie Mix

Fresh Ingredients

Eggs, Butter, Whipping Cream, Vanilla Extract

Staples

Cream Cheese, Peanut Butter, Bittersweet Chocolate, Sugar, All- Purpose Flour

Tools

Medium Size Bowl, 8x8 pan, Spatula, Oven Thermometer, Electric Mixer

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Our Truffle Brownie Mix creates a deliciously moist bottom layer to these Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies. Sink your teeth through the creamy peanut butter cheesecake swirls and into the chocolate-y brownie layer below. In one bite of these brownie cocoa treats, you'll get a creamy, salty flavor and a rich, moist chocolate base. If you like brownies, and you can't get enough of cheesecake, this is the recipe for you!