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