Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and nostalgic peanut butter and jelly with these easy-to-make Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake Bars. Perfect for any occasion, these bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a rich peanut butter filling and a glossy layer of grape jelly. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these bars are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. They can be made ahead of time, making them an ideal sweet treat for busy schedules or spontaneous dessert cravings.
Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (finely crushed)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- 2 pounds cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Concord grape jelly
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, crushed peanuts, brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir in melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until set.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F. Beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are set.
- Melt grape jelly in a saucepan, then pour over the cooled cheesecake layer and spread evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg