Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies are a mouthwatering fusion of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and velvety cheesecake. If you’re a dessert enthusiast, this recipe is a must-try. In this article, we’ll take you through the step-by-step process of creating these heavenly brownies. Get ready to indulge in a delightful treat that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
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Ingredients:
Here’s a handy table summarizing the ingredients you’ll need for Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies:
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Ingredients | Quantity |
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Semisweet chocolate chips | 1 cup |
Butter | 1/2 cup |
Milk | 1/4 cup |
Eggs | 2 |
Vanilla extract | 1/2 tsp |
Sugar | 3/4 cup |
Flour | 1/2 cup |
Cocoa powder | 2 tbsp |
Reeses Peanut Butter Chips (Topping) | 1 package |
Cream cheese (Topping) | 1 8-ounce package |
Sugar (Topping) | 1/4 cup |
Flour (Topping) | 1/4 cup |
Egg (Topping) | 1 |
Milk (Topping) | 3/4 cup |
Instructions:
Now, let’s dive into the process of making these delectable Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies.
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- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Baking Pan: Spray a 9-inch square baker with cooking spray to ensure your brownies won’t stick.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips and butter. Microwave for one minute, stir until smooth.
- Combine Milk and Chocolate Mixture: Pour milk into the bowl with melted chocolate and butter, stir until well combined.
- Mix Eggs and Vanilla: In a separate bowl, beat eggs and vanilla until smooth. Then, add this mixture to the chocolate mixture, creating a luscious batter.
- Prepare the Chocolate Base: In yet another bowl, combine sugar, flour, and cocoa powder. Add this dry mixture to the chocolate batter, stirring until fully incorporated. Set aside 1/4 cup of this mixture for later.
Topping
- Prepare the Cheesecake Topping: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, egg, and milk with a mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- Melt Peanut Butter Chips: In a microwave-safe container, melt the Reeses Peanut Butter Chips for one minute, stirring until completely melted. Pour this into the cheesecake mixture and beat until smooth.
- Layer the Batter: Pour the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate base in the prepared baking pan.
- Swirl the Batter: Add dollops of the reserved chocolate mixture on top of the peanut butter mixture in the pan and swirl them together using a knife.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 38 to 40 minutes or until the brownies are set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool before serving, and then savor the irresistible combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and cheesecake.