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Butterfinger Cheesecake Bars on Brownie Crust

Published January 29, 2020. Last updated May 28, 2021 by Lauren Vavala

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Three favorite treats all come together into one sweet, delicious dessert recipe. These Butterfinger Cheesecake Bars on Brownie Crust have a thick Butterfinger brownie crust, a creamy cheesecake center, and more candy on top for extra crunch.

2 Butterfinger Cheesecake Bars stacked on top of each other on a white plate over a wood board with a blurred cloth napkin and fork in the background

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Butterfinger Cheesecake Bars on Brownie Crust are a decadent treat made from a combination of 3 classic desserts – brownies, cheesecake, and Butterfinger candy.

The base of this recipe is a classic chocolate brownie topped with a really simple no-bake cheesecake that is made with just 4 ingredients.

To ensure that the Butterfinger flavor comes through in every bite, there are crushed pieces of candy in both the brownie mix and on top of the cheesecake.

Why This Recipe Works

It’s a surprisingly simple recipe to make. You can even use a boxed brownie mix, if you prefer.

This is a great make-ahead recipe as it does have to be refrigerated for a few hours before serving.

It’s great for parties and celebrations. Both kids and adults love it!

How to Make Butterfinger Cheesecake Bars

Prep!

Set the cream cheese out about an hour before you begin to allow it to come to room temperature.

Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil so that the edges extend over the side of the pan. You will be using these edges to remove the bars later so you need to leave enough to grab on to.

Create!

Place the Butterfinger bars in a zip top plastic bag and seal.

Using a rolling pin, roll over the bag of candy, and/or lightly tap it with the rolling pin, until its broken up into small pieces. You should have about 1 cup of crushed candy.

Brownie mix with crushed Butterfinger bars on top and an orange spatula over a white backdrop

Prepare the brownie mix according to the recipe or directions on the box. Mix in 1/2 cup of the crushed Butterfinger.

Baked brownies in a rectangular foil-lined pan

Spread the brownie mix evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on the brownie mix you use, or until the brownies are fully cooked through and set.

Cream cheese and whipped topping mixture in a glass bowl over a white background

In an electric mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until well blended. Stir in the whipped topping. The batter will be thick.

Cheesecake layer on top of baked brownies in a rectangular pan

Divide the cheesecake mixture evenly over the brownies and smooth the top.

Butterfinger candy on top of cheesecake in a rectangular pan

Sprinkle on the remaining 1/2 cup of crushed Butterfinger and gently press into the cheesecake.

Refrigerator for about 3 hours, or until the cheesecake is set and somewhat firm.

Present!

Close up of a Butterfinger Cheesecake Bar on a white plate with a second one in the background with a fork and napkin

To serve, remove the bars from the pan by lifting up the sides of the parchment paper or foil.

Place on a cutting board and cut into 12 bars.

Tips and Techniques for the Best Butterfinger Cheesecake Brownie Bars

  • Line your baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil so that the edges extend over the side of the pan. This will make it so much easier for you to remove the bars from the pan before cutting them.
  • Set the cream cheese out about an hour before you begin to allow it to come to room temperature.
  • Store leftovers, tightly covered in the refrigerator. Use within 5-7 days.

FAQ’s

  • Can you freeze cheesecake bars? Yes. Cut the bars, then place on a baking sheet in the freezer. Once frozen, wrap each one tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Use within 3 months for the best results.

More No-Bake Cheesecake Dessert Recipes to Try

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No-bake cheesecake is the perfect dessert all year long. In this recipe for No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups, puff pastry cups are filled with a no-bake lemon cheesecake and topped with blueberry sauce.

You may also like this recipe for No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake or these Keto Cheesecake Bites.

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Close up of a Butterfinger Cheesecake Bar on a white plate with a second one in the background with a fork and napkin
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Butterfinger Cheesecake Bars on Brownie Crust

Three favorite treats all come together into one sweet, delicious recipe. These Butterfinger Cheesecake Bars on Brownie Crust have a thick Butterfinger brownie crust, a creamy cheesecake center, and more candy on top for extra crunch.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Refrigerate 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 647kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1 package brownie mix * I used Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge 18.2 ounce package
  • 1 large egg * may vary depending on brownie mix you use
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil * may vary depending on brownie mix you use
  • 1/3 cup water * may vary depending on brownie mix you use
  • 8 fun size Butterfinger Bars * crushed, divided

No Bake Cheesecake

  • 4 8oz packages cream cheese * at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces whipped topping

Instructions

Brownies

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Prepare brownie batter as directed on package (note: the ingredients needed to prepare the brownies may vary from those listed in the ingredients depending on the brand or recipe that you use).
  • Mix in 1/2 cup of the crushed Butterfinger bars.
  • Spread the batter into an aluminum foil lined 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until the brownies are set and cooked through.

No Bake Cheesecake

  • In an electric mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until well blended. Stir in whipped topping. The batter will be thick.
  • Divide the cheesecake batter evenly over the brownies and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle on the remaining 1/2 cup of crushed Butterfinger candy and gently press the pieces into the cheesecake layer.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours, or until firm.
  • Once set, remove from the pan by lifting up the foil and placing it on a cutting board. Cut into 12 bars.

Notes

This recipe is currently being retested with brownie mix and should be updated sometime in early 2020.

Tips and Techniques for the Best Butterfinger Cheesecake Brownie Bars

  • Line your baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil so that the edges extend over the side of the pan. This will make it so much easier for you to remove the bars from the pan before cutting them.
  • Set the cream cheese out about an hour before you begin to allow it to come to room temperature.
  • Store leftovers, tightly covered in the refrigerator. Use within 5-7 days.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 1055IU | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg

This recipe was originally published on September 8, 2016. It was updated with new images, an updated recipe with more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in January 2020.

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Comments

  1. Thomas Gibson says

    July 22, 2020 at 7:27 am

    Looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Edye says

    June 6, 2020 at 11:20 am

    These look so yummy and decadent!

    Reply
  3. Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says

    October 12, 2018 at 9:04 am

    Using a brownie layer as a crust is one of my favorite things! Pairing it with cheesecake is genius! I’m drooling over here.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:57 pm

      Haha – yes they are definitely a perfect match!

      Reply
  4. Mary Bostow says

    October 12, 2018 at 8:48 am

    These looks really good! So yummy! I need to try this! I’ve never had anything like this. Thank you for this great idea! very very delicious!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:58 pm

      Thanks Mary 🙂

      Reply
  5. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours says

    October 12, 2018 at 7:47 am

    A great use of a packet mix, adding your own take on the basic recipe to create what sounds and looks like a very tasty treat.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      Thanks Helen 🙂

      Reply
  6. Kelly Anthony says

    October 12, 2018 at 7:46 am

    Oh my goodness my husband is going to love these. All his favorite things in one dessert. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      Haha – thanks!

      Reply
  7. Claudia Lamascolo says

    October 12, 2018 at 7:39 am

    good lord I am not a dessert or sweets person but I would devour this one !

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      haha!

      Reply
  8. Patti Kander says

    July 26, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    Does this really take four- 8 oz of cream cheese bars? Just checking want to make this and it looks yummy.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 26, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      Hi Patti! It really does take 4 bars! You will see no bake cheesecake bars varying A LOT between 1-4 bars. This cheesecake is a bit denser and you will taste more of the cream cheese vs the sugar. But don’t worry, there is plenty of sugar in the crust and topping ha! Hope they turn out great for you!

      Reply
  9. Stephanie Jeannot says

    September 17, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    This sounds delicious. I would look forward to taking a bite. Yummy!

    Reply
  10. Fatima says

    September 14, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    I’ve been craving brownies for the longest time. I have yet to make a pan. I’ll definitely be looking into this box from Nestle. They have them at our local supermarket, too!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      September 14, 2016 at 5:11 pm

      They are all over right now! The Butterfinger was really good! I have the chocolate morsels one but haven’t made it yet!

      Reply
  11. Tamara Goyette says

    September 14, 2016 at 12:47 am

    This sounds so amazing. Adding this to my recipe box for the holiday season!

    Reply
  12. Ashley LaMar says

    September 9, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    OMG Butterfingers are the best!!! Definitely one of my favorite candy bars so I love any recipe that includes them.

    Reply
  13. Falon says

    September 9, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    I saw these on your Twitter feed yesterday and started drooling. They look so amazing!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      September 13, 2016 at 7:54 am

      Thank you so much Falon!

      Reply
  14. kara says

    September 9, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    holy smokes! These look incredible 🙂 PINNING as we speak!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      September 13, 2016 at 7:55 am

      Yay! Thanks Kara!

      Reply
  15. Terryn Winfield says

    September 9, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    I can’t believe how good these look! I’ll have to see if they have a gluten free mix and let my kids help in the kitchen 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      September 13, 2016 at 7:55 am

      THey don’t have a gf mix, but you could just use the Butterfinger bits in any gf brownie mix or recipe 🙂

      Reply
  16. Amanda @ Anchored to Sunshine says

    September 9, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    I’m drooling over this post! These look and sounds amazing! A perfect Friday treat 🙂

    Reply
  17. Maggie Unzueta says

    September 9, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    Oh my! I need this in my life… right now!

    Reply
  18. Colleen C says

    September 9, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    Holy sweetness! I haven’t used a boxed mix in years but this Butterfinger Cheesecake looks AMAZING! I’m not allowed sweets anymore since starting chemotherapy but this would be at the top of my must-do list if I was able to! Definitely sharing!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      September 13, 2016 at 7:57 am

      I don’t use box mixes often either (except cupcakes occasionally bc for some reason everyone raves about how my cupcakes always turn out so good even though all I do is follow the directions lol). Good luck with your treatments – hopefully you’re feeling better soon adn definitely get the ok to enjoy some sweets again <3

      Reply
  19. JeeYoung W says

    September 9, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    These look divine!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  20. Rhiannon says

    September 9, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    These will be perfect for our end of summer party at the end of the month. Can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  21. gracie says

    September 9, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    Love this. Yum ! Will have to try this. xx, gracie
    snappedbygracie.com

    Reply
  22. Nellwyn says

    September 9, 2016 at 10:58 am

    These look so delicious! We’re having some friends over this weekend so maybe I’ll make these for the party

    Reply
  23. Jackie says

    September 9, 2016 at 10:29 am

    Omg yum! I’m on a big baking kick lately and these have been added to the list!

    Reply
  24. Kyleigh says

    September 9, 2016 at 10:03 am

    Looks so great! Will have to try these for the next get-together! Great pics too! We love anything Butterfinger around my house, butterfinger pie is one of my husband’s faves. Its only a graham cracker crust, 1 stick of cream cheese softened, and a container of cool whip, and 4-5 butterfingers folded into that after you mix it. SOOO easy and yummy!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      September 13, 2016 at 7:59 am

      That sounds good!

      Reply
  25. Trish says

    September 9, 2016 at 9:45 am

    Yum — these look delicious, and the recipe also looks easy to follow! (That is important to me.) Saved to try – thanks!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      September 13, 2016 at 8:00 am

      Yes! It was super easy!!

      Reply
  26. melanie says

    September 9, 2016 at 9:44 am

    OMG these look amazing!!! This literally has everything I love in it. I have to have these in my life now 🙂

    Reply
  27. beth kelley says

    September 9, 2016 at 6:15 am

    WOW!!!!! This would be so dangerous in my house. It looks so yummy!

    Reply
  28. Diana Catapang says

    September 9, 2016 at 3:14 am

    WOW! It looks delicious. I will try this and can be a great dessert on Christmas. 🙂

    Reply
  29. Agnes says

    September 8, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    Wow, that looks delicious!

    Reply
  30. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    September 8, 2016 at 11:05 pm

    These look so decadent! Yum!

    Reply
  31. Melissa says

    September 8, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    These look amazing. I can’t wait to make them.

    Reply
  32. Rachel says

    September 8, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    Yum! This looks delicious!

    Reply
  33. Dicia says

    September 8, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    OMG!! These looks so amazing and yummy! I’m totally going to have to make these this weekend.

    Dicia ~ Itsmymommylifenow.com

    Reply
  34. Stacy says

    September 8, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    Ok, I’d kill for one of these right now! They look amazing!!!

    Reply
  35. Shahla @treehousethreads says

    September 8, 2016 at 6:00 pm

    These look amazing!! I love Butterfinger bars so this is a win!!

    Reply
  36. Brittany Putman says

    September 8, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    I bet this is delicious! What’s not to love here?

    Reply
  37. Bella says

    September 8, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    Ok my mouth is watering!!! These look so good.

    http://xoxobella.com

    Reply
  38. Lexi @That Fit Fam says

    September 8, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    This looks soo good! and it’s such a funny coincidence that im running across this post because I literally just unlocked this rebate from Ibotta like 20 minutes ago! lol it must be a sign!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      September 9, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      Too funny! I used Ibotta AND there was a $1.00 off coupon on the fronts of all the packages at the store – double savings!!

      Reply
  39. Five Marigolds says

    September 8, 2016 at 4:08 pm

    Great, now I’m jonesing for a Butterfinger! Seriously though, this looks amazing.

    Reply
  40. Ruthie says

    September 8, 2016 at 11:31 am

    This looks amazing!!! I need to try this one for sure!!

    Reply
  41. Mommy Little says

    September 8, 2016 at 11:08 am

    This looks so good! I would eat these for dessert any day!

    Reply
  42. Cara says

    September 8, 2016 at 10:08 am

    These look delicious! Butterfingers are one of my favorite candy bars!

    Reply
  43. Rachel Ritlop says

    September 8, 2016 at 8:58 am

    OMG YUM! I am salivating! these look heavenly!

    Rachel | http://www.theconfusedmillennial.com

    Reply
  44. Anita Mckaney says

    September 8, 2016 at 8:36 am

    What a delicious guilty pleasure!

    Reply

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