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Reese’s Butterfinger Cheesecake Bars – Decadent Dessert

Hello, dear readers! Today, I’m excited to share with you a mouthwatering treat that combines the best of both worlds: Reese’s Butterfinger Cheesecake Bars. Whether you’re a fan of chocolate, peanut butter, or just a good old cheesecake, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust:Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.Press the mixture into the bottom of a lined 8×8 inch baking pan.Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a lined 8×8 inch baking pan.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
  5. Make the filling:Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.Add eggs one at a time, beating until just blended.Fold in chopped Reese’s and Butterfinger pieces.Pour the filling over the prepared crust.
  6. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Add eggs one at a time, beating until just blended.
  8. Fold in chopped Reese’s and Butterfinger pieces.
  9. Pour the filling over the prepared crust.
  10. Bake:Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
  11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
  12. Prepare the ganache:Heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer, then pour over the chocolate chips.Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  13. Heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer, then pour over the chocolate chips.
  14. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  15. Finish the bars:Pour the ganache over the cooled cheesecake.Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.Cut into bars and serve.
  16. Pour the ganache over the cooled cheesecake.
  17. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
  18. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is softened for a smoother filling.
For a firmer crust, press the mixture firmly into the pan.
Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring over the cheesecake to prevent melting.