These delicious gluten free Cheesecake Brownie Bars are so hard to resist. Chocolaty moist brownie topped with creamy cheesecake, candy, and fudge.
I am in love with BUTTERFINGER candy bars. They are not only gluten free, but they are so fun to bake with.
Because of our busy schedule this week, I had to make this recipe over three days. I shopped the first day, baked the gluten free brownie the second day, then finished it off with the cheesecake part the third day. In doing this, it meant tempting candy would be laying around my house longer than usual. I used BUTTERFINGER’s Easter eggs for this recipe, but regular BUTTERFINGER will work too!
I didn’t realize how hard it would be for my husband and kids to resist the temptation of eating the candy. Next came a big “Do Not Eat Until I Say When” sign on the bags of candy. You may be laughing that I need to do this, but if I don’t put a sign on the sweets, it will vanish quickly!
It was like our own special family marshmallow test. How long can they resist a chocolate gluten free dessert?
Once you try this EASY gluten free brownie cheesecake recipe, you will want to make it again and again.
BUTTERFINGER
BUTTERFINGER is safe for those who are gluten free, making it a great candy bar for not only baking, but for holiday treats for the kids. Hello BUTTERFINGER cheesecake and all sorts of desserts.
You may have noticed that I have created several recipes with candy over the past few months. BUTTERFINGER is one of my very favorite gluten free candies. Not only is it good on its own, but it adds a crispy flavor to my baking as well. Check out this Gluten Free Baby Ruth Pumpkin Bundt Cake or these Gluten Free Butterfinger Pumpkin Cupcakes!
BUTTERFINGER is made out of peanuts and peanut butter, which is mixed with sugar candy to make its unusual texture. Next, it is dipped in chocolate! One of these days I want to try making my own!
This gluten free cheesecake brownie bar recipe is by far one of my favorites! These easy cheesecake bars are perfect for any Easter party or afterwards to use up that extra candy. (*One of my favorite dessert hacks is to use left over Easter candy or even Halloween candy in my recipes!)
Grab your ingredients :-).
How to make cheesecake brownie bars:
Chop up the BUTTERFINGER candy.
Make the brownie mix, put it in the bottom of the baking pan, and bake it for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
Blend together the creamy cheesecake ingredients and pour on top of the brownie.
Top with the chopped up candy and bake. Notice I put the baking pan into a larger pan with water in the bottom. This helps keep the cheesecake moist while baking so it doesn’t crack.
Here is a shot of the bars without the fudge so you can see all of the melted gooey chopped BUTTERFINGER Cup Eggs in the cheesecake. I love to slather hot fudge onto brownies, so if you love chocolate, try that :-).
(*This post was sponsored by BUTTERFINGER, but all delicious opinions are my own.)
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Things You Need To Make This Recipe:
- My very favorite gluten free flour blend. It will make these brownies so good, I promise!
- This non-stick baking pan is just the right size to make these gluten free brownie bars.
Easy gluten free Butterfinger Cheesecake Brownie Bar recipe.
- For the Brownie:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 cup gluten free flour (*Note, my flour blend has xanthan gum included. If yours doesn't, add 1 teaspoon.)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Dash of salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 1 stick of butter melted
- 1/4 cup almond or coconut milk
- For Cheesecake:
- 2 packages of cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- dash salt
- 3 tablespoons gluten free flour
- 6 BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs chopped
- *optional fudge sauce
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Spray coconut oil in a 7x7 baking dish.
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In a mixer, add all brownie wet ingredients and mix.
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Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed.
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Pour brownie batter into the pan.
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Bake for 20 minutes.
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While the brownies are baking, add all cheesecake ingredients (except for the BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs) in a mixing bowl.
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Mix on medium speed until creamy.
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Remove the brownies from the oven.
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Pour the cheesecake mixture on top.
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Sprinkle the BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs on top of the cheesecake mixture.
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Put the cheesecake pan into a larger pan.
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Fill the larger pan with 1 inch water.
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Bake for 25 minutes until done.
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Remove and allow to cool.
More Yummy Gluten Free Brownie Recipes to Try!
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- Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
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- GF Chocolate Brownies
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- GF Chocolate Brownie S’Mores Tart
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- GF Blond Brownies Peanut Butter Chip Blondies
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- Paleo Delicata Squash Brownies
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- GF Chocolate Brownies with Vanilla Salt
I have the biggest brownie craving now. These look amazing.
I would share anytime 🙂
I haven’t yet seen those Butterfinger eggs, but I have a feeling now that I see them the Easter bunny is going to be bringing us some for the basket.
What a gloriously decadent treat for Easter! Those Butterfinger eggs are almost possible to resist, and they must be even better with cheesecake.
They are super hard to resist 🙂
These look awesome! I would love one right now. In fact, I’d like two right now! Yum! I can totally understand why you have to put a do not eat sign on stuff too! It happens around here as well!
LOL I have extras…wish you lived closer so I could share.
Sandi, you never cease to amaze me with your gluten free desserts. This looks AMAZING! Great shots.
Thank you so much Michelle 🙂
This is totally irresistible! Thanks for the gluten free recipe! Can’t wait to have a bite of those ooey gooey brownies! YUMMY!
I will bring some for you the next time I am in your area 🙂
Wo the ultimate indulgence. My kids would love this!!
Enjoy 🙂
When I want to save something from The Hubby I put a “post it” note on it. I’d have to use one to make sure I got a couple of these. Butterfingers were my fave as a kid.
LOL…we think alike 🙂
We think a like 🙂
A quick note from Fearless Dining Quality Assurance (a.k.a., Mr. Fearless Dining): these bars are even more amazing warmed up 20 seconds in the microwave. Incredible!
Leave it to Mr. Fearless Dining to make something even better :-)c
WOW! These look yummy.
Thank you 🙂
What a stunning recipe! I have some butterscoth to use, it’s perfect!
Sounds great Del, let me know how it turns out 🙂
You are so right, they are absolutely irresistible. Butterfinger in cheesecake! Count me in any day.
Anytime Rini 🙂
Chocolate and peanut butter is the best combo. Delicious dessert
Definitely Janette 🙂
OMG, I am drooling, I haven’t seen anything look that good in awhile!!
Thank you so much Tara 🙂
These cheesecake bars look totally scrumptious and my whole family will love these!
Awesome 🙂 Thank you for stopping by.
Brownies, cheesecake and butterfingers..oh my goodness. All of my favorites in one dessert. I’m sold. I wish I could grab a few bars through the screen.
I have one left I can share 🙂
Oh my heavens this is chocolate HEAVEN! Such a beautiful mouthwatering recipe, and gorgeous photos too!
Thank you so much Elizabeth 🙂
They look absolutely perfect and indulging! You give vegan a whole new dimension!
Hi Katerina, they aren’t vegan…though they are vegetarian.
You somehow managed to make brownies, cheesecake, and Butterfingers ALL more delicious! YUM!
Thank you Cathy 🙂
These brownie bars looks so delicious and hard to resist! Love using Butterfinger Easter eggs in these brownies! Perfect for Easter!
Thank you so much Divya 🙂
Wow, nice idea and looks so yummy!
Thank you so much Michelle 🙂