Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Bars Recipe

Indulge in decadent layers of creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and tangy cream cheese in these irresistible swirl bars! This recipe is a must-try for peanut butter and chocolate lovers. Easy to make, yet incredibly impressive, these bars require chilling for at least 6 hours (overnight is best) to set perfectly. Prepare for a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 380 kcal
Protein 13g
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Ingredients for Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Bars

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How to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour an 11x7 inch baking dish.
  3. **Make the crust:** In a medium bowl, combine crust ingredients (see below). Mix until moistened and press firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and ⅔ cup brown sugar until smooth.
  5. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then mix in peanut butter, flour, and vanilla extract. Beat for 2 minutes.
  6. Pour all but ½ cup of the batter over the crust in the baking dish.
  7. In a separate small bowl, combine the melted chocolate chips with the remaining batter.
  8. Pour the chocolate batter over the peanut butter batter in the pan.
  9. Gently swirl the chocolate mixture into the peanut butter batter using a knife or toothpick.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly.
  11. Let cool completely to room temperature in the pan.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the bars to set completely.
  13. Cut into squares and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts and a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
  14. Store leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

114g

Fat

67g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Bars?

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Bars takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Bars?

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Bars has approximately 380 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 41 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Bars?

The key ingredients for Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Bars are Chocolate Graham Cracker Crumbs, Brown Sugar, Butter, Cream Cheese, Eggs, Creamy Peanut Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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