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Peanut Cheesecake Squares

Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dry-roasted, skinned peanuts

Filling:

  • 1 package (8 ounce) softened cream cheese (reduced fat ok)
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup dry-roasted coarsely chopped skinned peanuts

Topping:

  • 1 cup butterscotch baking chips
  • 2 tsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 cup dry-roasted coarsely chopped, skinned peanuts

Peanut Cheesecake Squares
Heat oven to 350 degrees. For the crust, combine ingredients in a medium-size bowl and mix well. Press into a lightly buttered 8x8-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until set and lightly browned.

For the filing, combine cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, milk and eggs in a mixing bowl and beat until fluffy. Stir in the peanuts. Spread evenly over the prepared crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until set.

Meanwhile, combine the chips and unsalted butter and melt the chips stirring constantly over low heat in a small pan. Keep warm. When squares are cooked, drizzle the mixture over the top in a zig-zag pattern. Sprinkle with peanuts and chill, covered in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, cut into 12 squares and enjoy. Keep any leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Note: Can also be served with dollops of whipped topping, whipped cream or frozen yogurt.

Yield: 12 Squares

Recipe by:
Diane Halferty
Corpus Christi, TX

Recipe Courtesy of the Plains Peanut Festival Recipe Contest


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