Reese's Peanut Butter Bars
Reese's Peanut Butter Bars is a dessert that has a peanut butter cookie crust topped with a cream cheese mixture full of chunks of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Chill30 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Reese's Candy Pie, Reese's Peanut Butter Bars
Servings: 6 bars
Calories: 611kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
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
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-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.
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 611kcal