GLUTEN FREE PEANUT & CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE BARS
My gluten-free bars have a no-bake cookie crust, a creamy filling and a crunchy peanut topping. -Jennifer Hirchag, Ladera Ranch, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Let eggs stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Pulse cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add 2 tablespoons peanut butter; pulse briefly, then press mixture onto bottom of a greased 8x8-in. baking pan., To prepare filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and creamy. Add vanilla, salt and eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Pour over prepared crust; bake until center is almost set, 20-25 minutes. Cool 30 minutes, then refrigerate 1 hour., To prepare topping, microwave 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter in separate bowls until melted. Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; transfer chocolate to bag. Drizzle over cheesecake in side-to-side pattern. Repeat with peanut butter, drizzling in opposite direction. Sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate at least 1 more hour. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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