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.
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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.
Prepare the brownie mix according to the recipe or directions on the box. Mix in 1/2 cup of the crushed Butterfinger.
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.
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.
Divide the cheesecake mixture evenly over the brownies and smooth the top.
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!
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
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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Butterfinger Cheesecake Bars on Brownie Crust
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
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.
Nutrition
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.
Thomas Gibson says
Looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Edye says
These look so yummy and decadent!
Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says
Using a brownie layer as a crust is one of my favorite things! Pairing it with cheesecake is genius! I’m drooling over here.
Lauren says
Haha – yes they are definitely a perfect match!
Mary Bostow says
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!
Lauren says
Thanks Mary 🙂
Helen of Fuss Free Flavours says
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.
Lauren says
Thanks Helen 🙂
Kelly Anthony says
Oh my goodness my husband is going to love these. All his favorite things in one dessert. Thank you for sharing!
Lauren says
Haha – thanks!
Claudia Lamascolo says
good lord I am not a dessert or sweets person but I would devour this one !
Lauren says
haha!
Patti Kander says
Does this really take four- 8 oz of cream cheese bars? Just checking want to make this and it looks yummy.
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!
Stephanie Jeannot says
This sounds delicious. I would look forward to taking a bite. Yummy!
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!
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!
Tamara Goyette says
This sounds so amazing. Adding this to my recipe box for the holiday season!
Ashley LaMar says
OMG Butterfingers are the best!!! Definitely one of my favorite candy bars so I love any recipe that includes them.
Falon says
I saw these on your Twitter feed yesterday and started drooling. They look so amazing!
ourlittleeverything says
Thank you so much Falon!
kara says
holy smokes! These look incredible 🙂 PINNING as we speak!
ourlittleeverything says
Yay! Thanks Kara!
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 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
THey don’t have a gf mix, but you could just use the Butterfinger bits in any gf brownie mix or recipe 🙂
Amanda @ Anchored to Sunshine says
I’m drooling over this post! These look and sounds amazing! A perfect Friday treat 🙂
Maggie Unzueta says
Oh my! I need this in my life… right now!
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!
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
JeeYoung W says
These look divine!! Thanks for sharing!
Rhiannon says
These will be perfect for our end of summer party at the end of the month. Can’t wait to try them!
gracie says
Love this. Yum ! Will have to try this. xx, gracie
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Nellwyn says
These look so delicious! We’re having some friends over this weekend so maybe I’ll make these for the party
Jackie says
Omg yum! I’m on a big baking kick lately and these have been added to the list!
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!
ourlittleeverything says
That sounds good!
Trish says
Yum — these look delicious, and the recipe also looks easy to follow! (That is important to me.) Saved to try – thanks!
ourlittleeverything says
Yes! It was super easy!!
melanie says
OMG these look amazing!!! This literally has everything I love in it. I have to have these in my life now 🙂
beth kelley says
WOW!!!!! This would be so dangerous in my house. It looks so yummy!
Diana Catapang says
WOW! It looks delicious. I will try this and can be a great dessert on Christmas. 🙂
Agnes says
Wow, that looks delicious!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
These look so decadent! Yum!
Melissa says
These look amazing. I can’t wait to make them.
Rachel says
Yum! This looks delicious!
Dicia says
OMG!! These looks so amazing and yummy! I’m totally going to have to make these this weekend.
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Stacy says
Ok, I’d kill for one of these right now! They look amazing!!!
Shahla @treehousethreads says
These look amazing!! I love Butterfinger bars so this is a win!!
Brittany Putman says
I bet this is delicious! What’s not to love here?
Bella says
Ok my mouth is watering!!! These look so good.
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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!
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!!
Five Marigolds says
Great, now I’m jonesing for a Butterfinger! Seriously though, this looks amazing.
Ruthie says
This looks amazing!!! I need to try this one for sure!!
Mommy Little says
This looks so good! I would eat these for dessert any day!
Cara says
These look delicious! Butterfingers are one of my favorite candy bars!
Rachel Ritlop says
OMG YUM! I am salivating! these look heavenly!
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Anita Mckaney says
What a delicious guilty pleasure!