Yield: 12 Squares

Peanut Butter Pie Bars

A white plate with a square of peanut butter bars topped with cool whip and a peanut butter cup.

These easy Peanut Butter Pie Bars have a sweet chocolate cookie crust and a fluffy peanut butter filling. A chocolate glaze and a swirl of homemade whipped cream add the finishing touch.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 20 chocolate cream filled cookies
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

For the Filling

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

For the Chocolate Topping

  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Place metal bowl and whisk attachment in freezer for 10 minutes.
  2. Pour whipping cream and powdered sugar in chilled bowl. Beat until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate whipped cream.
  3. Crush cookies (cream included) in food processor. Stir cookie crumbs and melted butter together.
  4. Press cookie mixture evenly in bottom of 8 x 8-inch dish. Set aside.
  5. Add cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peanut butter to bowl and beat until creamy. Spoon in 1 1/2 cups whipped cream and beat on low until everything comes together.
  6. Spread filling on prepared crust and refrigerate 10 minutes.
  7. Place chocolate chip and whipping cream in microwave safe bowl. Heat 30 seconds. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until melted and creamy.
  8. Spread chocolate evenly on peanut butter layer. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled through.
  9. Spoon remaining whipped cream in piping bag fitted with icing tip 1M. Add swirls to peanut butter pie bars right before serving. Garnish with chocolate sprinkles and peanut butter cups, if desired.

Notes

This recipe was created using Dixie Crystals Sugar.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 529Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 224mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 2gSugar: 28gProtein: 8g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

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