Ingredients
1 package (17-1/2 ounces) peanut butter cookie mix1/4 cup butter, melted1 cup chopped salted peanuts2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extractGANACHE:4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl combine the cookie mix and butter; stir in peanuts. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust.
Bake until center is almost set, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature or until ganache reaches a spreading consistency, about 40 minutes. Spread over top. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
