GLUTEN FREE PEANUT & CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE BARS

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My gluten-free bars have a no-bake cookie crust, a creamy filling and a crunchy peanut topping. -Jennifer Hirchag, Ladera Ranch, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 package (5 ounces) Girl Scout Trios cookies
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
TOPPING:
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Let eggs stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Pulse cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add 2 tablespoons peanut butter; pulse briefly, then press mixture onto bottom of a greased 8x8-in. baking pan., To prepare filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and creamy. Add vanilla, salt and eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Pour over prepared crust; bake until center is almost set, 20-25 minutes. Cool 30 minutes, then refrigerate 1 hour., To prepare topping, microwave 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter in separate bowls until melted. Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; transfer chocolate to bag. Drizzle over cheesecake in side-to-side pattern. Repeat with peanut butter, drizzling in opposite direction. Sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate at least 1 more hour. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MOSAHROF MOSAHROF
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These cheesecake bars were amazing! The peanut butter and chocolate chips were a great combination, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nakasi Safina
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I made these cheesecake bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The peanut butter and chocolate chips were the perfect combination, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious.


CriCro Roc
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake bars turned out perfect! They were creamy, peanut buttery, and chocolatey. I will definitely be making these again.


md asraf uddin
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These cheesecake bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the cheesecake filling.


HR Salom
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but these cheesecake bars were still really good. The chocolate chips helped to balance out the peanut butter flavor, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious.


Zakhele Msezane
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These cheesecake bars were amazing! The peanut butter and chocolate chips were a great combination, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


md solayman ali
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I made these cheesecake bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The peanut butter and chocolate chips were the perfect combination, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious.


Phuti Moloto
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake bars turned out perfect! They were creamy, peanut buttery, and chocolatey. I will definitely be making these again.


Stephanie Cantrell
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These cheesecake bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the cheesecake filling.


Debbie Larbi
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but these cheesecake bars were still really good. The chocolate chips helped to balance out the peanut butter flavor, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious.


Ms Tuba
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These cheesecake bars were amazing! The peanut butter and chocolate chips were a great combination, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Aliraza Zafar iqbal
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I made these cheesecake bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The peanut butter and chocolate chips were the perfect combination, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious.


S2A racing
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake bars turned out perfect! They were creamy, peanut buttery, and chocolatey. I will definitely be making these again.


Pari Zaad
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These cheesecake bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the cheesecake filling.


Saith Taswar
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but these cheesecake bars were still really good. The chocolate chips helped to balance out the peanut butter flavor, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious.


Ayisa Escobar
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These cheesecake bars were delicious! The peanut butter and chocolate chips were a great combination, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


SRM Shipon
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These bars were so easy to make and turned out amazing! The peanut butter and chocolate chips were the perfect combination, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and decadent. I will definitely be making these again.


Mehar saqlain
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These cheesecake bars were a hit at my gluten-free party! The peanut butter and chocolate chips were the perfect combination, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.