Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars
Ingredients:
Peanut Butter Crust:
1 cup (258 g) peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
Cream Cheese Filling:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
8 ounces whipped cream, store-bought or homemade
2 cups (about 20) miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, crushed, divided
Topping:
8 ounces whipped cream, store-bought or homemade
Ingredients:
Peanut Butter Crust:
1 cup (258 g) peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
Cream Cheese Filling:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
8 ounces whipped cream, store-bought or homemade
2 cups (about 20) miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, crushed, divided
Topping:
8 ounces whipped cream, store-bought or homemade
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg.
Pour the peanut butter mixture into the prepared dish.
Bake for 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
Meanwhile, using a hand mixer, whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Fold in the whipped cream.
Fold in most of the crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, reserving some for topping.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the peanut butter cookie crust.
Top with whipped cream and sprinkle the extra Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup pieces over the top.
Let the bars chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and serve.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: 300 kcal | Servings: 16 bars
