No-Bake Buckeye Cheesecake Bars
These No-Bake Buckeye Cheesecake Bars combine a rich chocolate graham cracker crust with a creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, topped with a smooth chocolate layer. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the need for baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping, plus more for garnish
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- Whole peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing the edges to overhang for easy removal. Mix chocolate graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator while you make the filling.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust and return to the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Topping: Melt chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons peanut butter together until smooth. Spread over the chilled filling.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours, or until set. Garnish with additional whipped topping and whole peanuts before serving. Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the dish before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 41mg