Description
Delicious cheesecake bars combining creamy cheesecake with crunchy Reese’s and Butterfinger candies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 1⁄3 cup melted butter
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
- 1/2 cup chopped Butterfinger bars
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1⁄2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Fold in the chopped Reese’s and Butterfinger pieces. Pour this mixture over the crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is set. Allow the bars to cool completely.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until hot, then remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cheesecake bars, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the ganache is set.
- Cut the bars into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Store the cheesecake bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake bars, dessert, chocolate, peanut butter, Butterfinger