Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies are the perfect blend of flavor and texture . They are chewy, gooey, rich and worth every calorie!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 154kcal

1 brownie mix for a 9 x 13 pan, also ingredients as directed on back of package. I use a Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie mix.
1 8 oz. cream cheese softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups mini marshmallows
12 regular size Reeses Peanut Butter Cups cut into cubes or 25 mini cups
1 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter melted in microwave to drizzle

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Mix brownies according to directions on back of box into a large mixing bowl until combined.
Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish
In a separate bowl mix together the cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth
Drop by the tablespoon evenly over the brownie batter
Take a knife or toothpick and swirl the cheese mixture through the brownie batter
Bake for 30-32 minutes or until cooked through
Once brownies are just about cooked, with about 2 minutes left, remove from oven and sprinkle marshmallows, Reeses cups and chocolate chips.
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed slightly. Don't let the marshmallows start to melt.
Remove and while brownies are cooling, drizzle with melted peanut butter.
Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting.

1. I used a boxed brownie mix, but you can also use your favorite homemade brownie recipe. This recipe works best with a chewy brownie.
2. I recommend using a full fat cream cheese and make sure it is room temperature before mixing in.

1. When swirling the brownie and peanut butter mixture, go back and forth in a S shaped movement. Don't overdo it, you don't want to over mix the peanut butter into the brownie.

1. When you add the marshmallows, take them out when they start to puff. Before they melt.
2. Customize these peanut butter cheesecake brownies to your own taste. Add in a swirl of caramel, a sprinkle of sea salt or add in some chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans into the brownie layer.