No-Bake Buckeye Cheesecake Bars
These delicious No-Bake Buckeye Cheesecake Bars combine the flavors of chocolate and peanut butter into a creamy cheesecake that requires no baking. Perfect for dessert lovers and easy to make for any occasion!
Equipment
- 1 9x9 inch baking dish
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter Melted.
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese Softened.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the crust layer.
- In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer or whisk to blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the peanut butter cheesecake filling over the crust, spreading it evenly. Place the dish in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or until set.
- While the cheesecake is chilling, prepare the chocolate topping. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Once the cheesecake has set, pour the melted chocolate over the top, spreading it evenly.
- Return the bars to the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to firm up.
- Once set, remove the bars from the dish and cut into 12 equal pieces. Serve chilled.
Notes
You can store the leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For a richer chocolate experience, feel free to drizzle extra melted chocolate on top of each bar before serving. If you prefer a crunchy texture, consider adding chopped peanuts on top of the chocolate layer for garnish.