Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake Bars You Can’t Resist!
Delicious and creamy peanut butter and jelly cheesecake bars that are easy to make and perfect for dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup jelly or jam of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of jelly over the peanut butter layer and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try using almond butter instead of peanut butter.
- Make sure to let the bars cool completely before slicing for cleaner edges.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg