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Peanut Butter Lush Cheesecake Bars

Peanut Butter Lush Cheesecake Bars

Layered peanut butter cheesecake bars with a cookie crust, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 16

INGREDIENTS

Crust

  • 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar.

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping plus more if needed.

Pudding Layer

  • 1 box 3.9 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk.

Topping

  • 2 cups whipped topping
  • 1 cup mini peanut butter cups chopped
  • 2 tbsp chocolate syrup optional
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter melted optional.

INSTRUCTIONS

Crust

  • heat oven to 350 F and line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment
  • mix cookie crumbs butter and sugar until evenly moistened
  • press firmly into pan and bake until set
  • cool completely.

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Layer

  • beat cream cheese peanut butter powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth
  • fold in whipped topping until light and spreadable
  • spread evenly over cooled crust and chill 15 minutes to firm.

Pudding Layer

  • whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened
  • spread pudding evenly over peanut butter layer and chill 10 minutes.

Topping

  • spread whipped topping over pudding
  • sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups and drizzle with melted chocolate and peanut butter if using
  • refrigerate at least 4 hours before slicing into bars.

Notes

1. For a no bake version chill the crust instead of baking 2. use graham cracker or peanut butter sandwich cookie crumbs for the crust 3. swap chocolate pudding for vanilla or peanut butter pudding 4. for cleaner cuts freeze 20 minutes before slicing and wipe knife between cuts

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g