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Butterfinger Brownie Cheesecake Bars

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Three favorites come together into one sweet treat in this Butterfinger Brownie Cheesecake Bars Recipe!

This easy-to-make brownie bar recipe is composed of a Butterfinger brownie crust, then topped with a rich, no bake cheesecake with even more Butterfinger bits sprinkled on top!

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I get inspiration every single day from the food I eat out, or by recipes I stumble across online.  It’s the way that most of my own recipes are born.  So, when I first saw these new, premium Nestle Toll House Baking Mixes, I knew I had to have them!  I got excited as idea after idea popped into my head!  They are versatile mixes you can bake as is, or you can add your own special twist to them!  If you aren’t able to find these, or don’t want to use them, you can use any brownie mix or recipe you like and mix in crumbled Butterfinger candy.

Butterfinger Brownie Cheesecake Bars

There are four different Nestle Toll House Baking Mixes: Brownies & More with Butterfinger Bits, Brownies & More with Chocolate Morsels, Cookies & More with Butterfinger Bits, and Cookies & More with Chocolate Morsels.  Since every person in my house loves peanut butter and chocolate, I decided to try out the Brownies & More with Butterfinger Baking Bits first.  I, myself, have been craving cheesecake lately so it only made sense that I should combine the two.

I decided to use the Nestle Toll House Baking Mix as a “crust” for what I am calling Butterfinger Brownie Cheesecake Bars.  You get a full cup of Butterfinger baking bits so I used half in the brownie mix and saved the other half to use as a topping!  I wanted a thinner bottom to my bars so I divided the mixture between two 8-inch square pans, but you could totally make them thicker if that’s your preference.  I included instructions for both methods down below.

Butterfinger Brownie Cheesecake Bars

Then. I topped the Butterfinger brownie crust with a no-bake cheesecake that’s super simple to whip up!  It’s just four ingredients!  Four!  I have to tell you, this was so much easier than traditional cheesecake and the final result was delicious!

Finally, I put the remaining Butterfinger baking bits all over the top, pressed them in slightly, and put the whole pan in the refrigerator for about 3 hours before cutting into bars.

Butterfinger Brownie Cheesecake Bars

The final results were better than I even imagined!   I tried the brownie portion by itself and it was amazing even on its own!  For me, the cheesecake portion just made it that much better!  Two of my favorites combined into one decadent treat?!?  Yes, please!

My 9-year-old son, Jaxon, told me he doesn’t like cheesecake.  My fiance, Daryl, has told me he doesn’t like it either, nor does he like brownies.  Both were still willing to try these Butterfinger Brownie Cheesecake Bars and guess what?  Yep!  Jaxon said “These are GOOD!” and Daryl’s response was “I guess I like them together?”  Yes, yes you do.  Because the entire first pan is gone and I only ate two!

Butterfinger Brownie Cheesecake Bars

I’d definitely encourage you to give these Butterfinger Brownie Cheesecake Bars a try and then explore your own creative side with all the other Nestle Toll House Baking Mixes!

This easy-to-make brownie bar recipe is composed of a Butterfinger brownie crust, then topped with a rich, no bake cheesecake with even more Butterfinger bits sprinkled on top!

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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 Vavala

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

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

 

 

 

 

Comments

  6. Patti Kander says

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

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    • Lauren says

      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

  8. Fatima says

    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!

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    • ourlittleeverything says

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

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  13. Terryn Winfield says

    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 🙂

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  16. Colleen C says

    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!

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    • ourlittleeverything says

      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

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  22. Kyleigh says

    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!

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  31. Dicia says

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

    Dicia ~ Itsmymommylifenow.com

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  36. Lexi @That Fit Fam says

    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!

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    • ourlittleeverything says

      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

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