Description
Smooth chocolate and creamy peanut butter mingle in these irresistible Peanut-Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, creating a dessert that dances between indulgence and comfort. Rich layers of flavor promise a delightful escape for anyone craving a sweet, luxurious treat you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400 grams (14.1 ounces) cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 8 grams (0.3 ounces) vanilla sugar
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl, blending until velvety smooth. Gradually incorporate cornstarch, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gently introduce eggs one at a time, carefully folding each into the mixture until fully integrated.
- Finely chop peanuts and blend thoroughly with caramel to create a rich, textured mixture.
- Transfer cheesecake batter and peanut-caramel mixture into separate piping bags for precise layering.
- In a silicone mold, create strategic layers by first piping cheesecake batter, followed by peanut-caramel mixture, and finishing with another cheesecake batter layer.
- Preheat oven to 115C (239F) and carefully position molds inside. Bake for 22-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- After baking, turn off oven and allow cheesecakes to cool gradually with door closed, preventing sudden temperature changes.
- Refrigerate overnight to achieve optimal texture and flavor development.
- Using a double boiler, melt milk chocolate with sunflower oil until glossy and smooth.
- Chop remaining peanuts and fold into melted chocolate for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Completely submerge each cheesecake in the chocolate mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Place chocolate-coated cheesecakes on parchment paper and allow to set until chocolate hardens completely.
Notes
- Let cream cheese reach room temperature to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and easier incorporation of ingredients.
- Sift cornstarch to prevent clumping and create a silky-smooth cheesecake texture.
- Fold eggs gently to maintain the batter’s lightness and prevent over-mixing, which can cause cracks.
- Use a low, consistent oven temperature to prevent surface browning and achieve a creamy, even bake.
- Cool cheesecakes gradually in the oven to prevent sudden temperature changes that can cause cracking.
- For gluten-free option, replace cornstarch with alternative like arrowroot or potato starch.
- Make dairy-free by using plant-based cream cheese and coconut oil instead of traditional ingredients.
- Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of sea salt to the caramel mixture for depth and contrast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg