CHOCOLATE-PEANUT CHEESECAKE BARS

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You won't hear any complaints about these rich peanut butter cheesecake bars layered with a can't-miss combination of flavors. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (17-1/2 ounces) peanut butter cookie mix
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped salted peanuts
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GANACHE:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl combine the cookie mix and butter; stir in peanuts. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust., Bake until center is almost set, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature or until ganache reaches a spreading consistency, about 40 minutes. Spread over top. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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