Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies

Three words that can set off a full fledged eating attack: Peanut Butter, Brownies. Cheesecake. Put them together in one dish and I;m done.  Might as well go to Kohls and buy the next size up in jeans.

We made tons of these for catering and in-house.  One bite and you will be hooked!!

PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

• 1 fudge brownie mix  I use Duncan Hines Fudgy Brownie Mix,, Mix accd to pkg directions
• 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 (12 oz) pkg Reese's Pieces
• 1 (12 oz) pkg milk chocolate chips
• 3 Tbsp whipping cream
• 12 large Reese's Peanut Butter cups (chopped)

Preheat oven to 350 F.  Lightly coat a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.

Prepare brownie batter according to its directions and pour batter into the 9x13 pan and set aside.

In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until light and fluffy.  Add in Sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter and beat until smooth.  Stir in bag of Reese's Pieces candies.

Spoon Cheesecake mixture over brownie batter evenly.

Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until cheesecake layer is set and edges are golden brown.

Let cool for 30 minutes then refrigerate for 30 minutes.

In a microwave safe bowl, add milk chocolate chips and whipping cream.  Melt on high for 1 minute checking and stirring throughout so  not to overcook.  Heat until melted and smooth.

Pour and spread evenly over the top of brownies/cheesecake.

Sprinkle the 12 large chopped Reese's Peanut Butter cops over top.

Store Covered in refrigerator.