Dutch Oven Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies

Thank you Zachary for having a birthday while we were camping.  He requested something chocolatey.  So I had to go hunting for something new.  And in the process I learned that BYU has a dutch oven cooking class!!! Who knew???  But of course I should expect that from BYU.

Anyway, I found these Peanut Butter Brownies that were perfection.  Well, they would have been if our coals still had some heat in them. However, they didn't cook properly so it was more like Peanut Butter Brownie Batter drizzled on vanilla ice cream.  But it was still the favorite!  I will gladly make these again soon!

Okay I had some minor modifications.  Like NO marshmallows. Can't stand them on desserts.  Such a waste.

12" dutch oven

1 package brownie mix 
6 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 Tbs. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups mini marshmallows
12 regular size Reese's Peanut Butter cups, cut into cubes
1/2-3/4 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, melted

Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions and spread in the bottom of a well greased dutch oven.

 

In a separate bowl mix together the cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth.  Drop by tablespoonfuls evenly over the brownie batter.  Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the cheese mixture through the brownie batter.  

 

Bake for 30-32 minutes or until cooked through.

 

When the brownies are finished, remove the pot from the heat pour on Reese's PB cups and chocolate chips over the brownies.  Replace lid and allow them to melt, about 3 -5 minutes.  Remove lid and allow brownies to cool.  Drizzle with melted peanut butter and allow to cool completely before cutting.

oooor in our case ... just drizzle the brownie batter goodness onto ice cream and enjoy!