PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE SQUARES 
BASE:

1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. Butter Flavor Crisco, melted
1 tbsp. milk

FILLING:

1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. Creamy Jif Peanut Butter
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. milk
1 egg
1/2 c. chopped peanuts

DRIZZLE:

1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp. Butter Flavor Crisco

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. For base, combine crumbs and 3 tablespoons sugar in small bowl. Combine melted Butter Flavor Crisco and 1 tablespoon milk. Stir into crumbs. Press lightly into 8x8x2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 to 22 minutes.

3. For filling, beat cream cheese and peanut butter in small bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup milk and egg. Beat well. Stir in chopped nuts. Spread over baked crust. Return to oven. Bake 20 to 22 minutes, or until set.

4. For drizzle, melt chocolate chips and Butter Flavor Crisco on very low heat or at 50% power in microwave. Stir to combine. Drizzle from end of spoon back and forth over top. Chill. Cut into 2x2 inch squares. Cover. Store in refrigerator.

16 squares.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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