Brownie Bottom Peanut Butter Cheesecake - a layer of brownie topped with a creamy peanut butter cheesecake and drizzled with chocolate. A chocolate + peanut butter lovers dream!
Preheat oven to 325° F and spray a 9" springform pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, add the brownie mix, vegetable oil, water, and egg. Stir about 50 times (batter may be slightly lumpy) and spread into the prepared pan.
10.25 ounce brownie mix, ¼ cup vegetable oil, 2 Tablespoons water, 1 large egg
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
To make the peanut butter cheesecake
While the brownie base is cooking, prepare the peanut butter cheesecake.
In a large bowl, with a hand mixer (or in your stand mixer), mix the cream cheese, sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
16 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup granulated white sugar, ½ cup smooth peanut butter, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low between each addition, until just blended. Store in the fridge until the brownie is done baking.
2 large eggs
To assemble
Once the brownie bottom is done, pour the cheesecake mixture on top. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
Raise the oven temp to 350° F
Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Check it after 35 minutes to see how it's doing. Jiggle it - the center should be nearly set with only a small circle in the center jiggling when it is done.
Cool on the counter for 10 minutes then transfer to the fridge.
Chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
For the chocolate drizzle
Before serving, prepare the chocolate drizzle.
In a microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips & peanut butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Microwave another 20 seconds or so or until creamy and fully combined. Add to a plastic baggie, then snip the very tip. Drizzle across the cheesecake.
¼ cup chocolate chips, 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
Slice & serve!
Notes
Use any "small batch" brownie mix you like (should make an 8x8 pan) + ingredients called for on the package. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.