Peanut Butter Cheesecake Oreo Brownies

These peanut butter cheesecake Oreo brownies have five layers of brownie, cheesecake, and cookies. And they promise to be out of this world good!

Melt the butter and chopped chocolate in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter, 6 Ounces Good Quality Dark Chocolate
Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth.
Set aside and let cool for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour, 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Set aside.
Whisk the sugar into the chocolate mixture.
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
Then, add the eggs one at a time, whisking until combined after each addition.
2 Large Eggs
Add vanilla and stir to combine.
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Fold in the flour mixture using a rubber spatula. Batter will be thick.
Set aside.

Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese on medium-high spead until smooth.
8 Ounces Cream Cheese
Add the peanut butter, vanilla, salt, and sugar and mix until combined.
1/2 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter, 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar, 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract, 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Add beaten egg and mix until just incorporated.
1 Egg

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
Pour approximately 2/3 of the brownie batter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and smooth with a rubber spatula.
Layer whole Oreos on top. It will take 16 Oreos to cover the entire brownie layer.
16 Oreos
Cover with the cheesecake batter and smooth it with a spatula.
Scoop the remaining brownie batter on top and spread it out gently. Swirl slightly with a sharp knife, if desired.
Top with chopped Oreos.
8 Oreos
Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Cheesecake will be golden brown and middle should only be just slightly jiggly.