No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Bars

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Rich and fudgy no-bake bars combining smooth peanut butter and dark chocolate in a marbled pattern, perfect for a quick indulgence. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers cream cheese, powdered sugar, creamy peanut butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 5 min Serves 16 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup creamy peanut butter to the cream cheese mixture and beat until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter until the mixture holds together and is evenly mixed.
  5. Step 5: Press the peanut butter mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.
  6. Step 6: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1/4 cup heavy cream, stirring constantly until the chocolate is melted and glossy.
  7. Step 7: Pour half of the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread gently with a spatula.
  8. Step 8: Dollop the remaining chocolate and peanut butter mixture on top in alternating spoonfuls and use a knife to swirl them gently to create a marbled effect.
  9. Step 9: Refrigerate the bars for at least 3 hours until firm.
  10. Step 10: Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and cut into 16 squares before serving.

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