Description
These No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars are a creamy, indulgent dessert combining a crunchy graham cracker crust with a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling. Perfect for a quick and easy treat, these bars require no baking and set beautifully in the refrigerator, offering a deliciously rich and satisfying flavor for peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs and ½ cup melted unsalted butter thoroughly. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish to form the crust layer.
- Make the filling: In a separate bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese and 1 cup creamy peanut butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing well to incorporate.
- Combine filling with whipped topping: Gently fold in 1 cup whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined, ensuring a light and fluffy texture without deflating the whipped topping.
- Assemble and chill: Pour the smooth filling evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust. Smooth the top and place the dish in the refrigerator, allowing it to set and chill for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve: Once set, cut into 16 squares. Optionally, drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving for added flavor and decoration.
Notes
- For best results, allow the bars to chill overnight.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth filling texture; natural peanut butter may alter consistency.
- Substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Chocolate syrup drizzle is optional but adds a nice flavor contrast.
