Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies (AKA PB Cream Cheese Brownie Bars)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º.

Step 2

Prepare a muffin pan or brownie pan by spraying the wells with cooking spray.

Step 3

Microwave the butter and chocolate together for 1 minute. Stir well and microwave for another 30 seconds, then stir. Continue to heat in 30 second increments until the butter and chocolate are all melted and liquid.

Step 4

Add 2 cups sugar to the butter and chocolate. Mix well.

Step 5

Beat 4 eggs in a small bowl and add to the batter. Stir in the flour and mix well.

Step 6

Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 7

Soften the cream cheese by putting one block into the microwave for about 45 seconds. Then do the second block.

Step 8

Add the peanut butter, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 eggs to the cream cheese and mix well.

Step 9

Drop peanut butter mixture onto the brownie batter one heaping tablespoonful at a time.

Step 10

Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs. Do not overbake.

Step 11

Cool at least 30 minutes. Serve warm. They are also amazing at room temperature.