Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars: A Delightful Recipe to Try
A delightful recipe for rich and creamy chocolate peanut butter cheesecake bars that are gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup gluten-free graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix gluten-free graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are gluten-free.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg