Creamy, silky white chocolate sandwiching a decadent peanut butter truffle center! And these White Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Bars are ready in minutes!
I heart peanut butter. A lot. That’s no secret around these parts. I’ve talked before about how I eat peanut butter every single day, and sometimes several times a day. I know I’m not alone. Lots of you are PB lovers too. That’s part of why we’re friends! 🙂
It seems like most people go pretty bonkers for the classic chocolate + peanut butter combo, and I share that sentiment. When I started dating my high school sweetheart, we bonded over a love for Reese’s peanut butter cups. Seriously. It was a match made in heaven, together forever. I mean between me and the Reese’s. High school sweetie and I are kaput, but that’s a whole other story. Ancient history!
As much as I love a traditional Reese’s with milk chocolate, my heart truly belongs to white chocolate Reese’s cups. Yet, this is the only time of year I see them! Maybe they are a seasonal item and here for Halloween. I sure wish they were available year-round. They inspired these White Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Bars.
No matter. Now we can make them ourselves!! Well, these aren’t exactly replicas. Because ours are going to be in bar form. Life = simplified. I have neither the time nor patience (nor talent) to roll up little balls and dunk them prettily in chocolate! I wish I had those skills, but it just never works out in my favor. You know how it goes, you drop one in the chocolate bath and you’re fishing it out, but it’s getting all mushy and deformed. Not so pretty anymore. That’s why these White Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Bars are the answer.
But in bar form? Color me happy. It’s worlds easier to make them this way, right? Plus, the layers and stripey look are just kind of fun, don’t you agree? Nod your head. Great, we are on the same page!
One of the best things about these White Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Bars, besides their incredible and heavenly taste, is that they’re so easy. I’m sure you predicted I would say that!! But it’s true. Also, they only require a handful of ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand. Please tell me you have PB on hand? I go into shock every time I’m at my best friend’s house and see that she doesn’t have any. How are we even friends? Let alone BEST friends? Mystifying.
Meet YOUR new best friend: creamy and smooth white chocolate layers sandwiching a peanut butter truffle center! You’ve got to try these White Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Bars, and if you do, report back! What do you think of them?
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Bars
Ingredients
- 2 - 12 oz. bags white chocolate chips
- 4 tbsp. shortening
- 1 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp. butter softened
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2.5-3 c. powdered sugar
- 1 c. mini Reese's pieces
Instructions
- In a large saucepan on low-medium heat, melt the white chocolate and shortening.
- Whisk vigorously until very smooth.
- In a greased 7x11-inch baking dish or pan, spread slightly more than half the white chocolate evenly into the bottom. It needs a sturdy base. Allow to set.
- Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until well-combined. Add enough powdered sugar that it's very thick and not-greasy, but not so that it's crumbly. It needs to adhere to the chocolate!
- Using your hands, press the peanut butter mixture over the white chocolate in an even layer.
- Spread remaining white chocolate on top of peanut butter layer.
- Sprinkle mini Reese's pieces evenly over white chocolate, and press them lightly into the chocolate. The little devils want to pop off, so press them in a bit.
- Allow to set.
- Store in the refrigerator. Cut into bars. Enjoy!
Love white chocolate and peanut butter together? You’ve got to try these White Chocolate Buckeyes. They are AMAZING and one of my most popular recipes! You’ll never want a regular Buckeye again! Also, this White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Fudge is ready in about 10 minutes, start-to-finish. It’s the easiest candy to make!
These White Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies and White Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies are both awesome cookie recipes, and both only take about 3 or 4 ingredients total. They’re so quick and easy!
I can’t forget to mention this White Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondie Cheesecake. Just go look at that thing, and you will see why I had to list it for you. It’s a monster of a cheesecake! So insanely good.
Not really a fall recipe, but don’t the Reese’s pieces make them look Halloween-ish?
I totally eat peanut butter just about every day, too! It’s so addicting and delicious. I always forget about the white chocolate reese’s and haven’t seen them this year! These truffle bars sound so delicious, Sarah! I love the truffle layer between the white chocolate. Such a decadent treat. And gorgeous pictures, too! Pinned!
I swear, it’s the best food on earth! I could live on it and nothing else! Although I’d be sad about sugar and stuff. But still. I’m all about white chocolate and PB. I like milk chocolate too, but I like white chocolate w/ PB way better! Love your caramel apple cake bars!
I’m like you Sarah, I eat PB everyday too! and PB with white chocolate sounds incredible! Gorgeous pictures, I am so pinning this!
Hi Manali! How funny, I was just getting ready to leave you a comment on your Halloween donut macarons. They are SO CUTE. Seriously crushing on them. You decorated them perfectly! I’ve never made macarons and I’m afraid to! Haha! Peanut butter for life!!! Have a great day! 🙂
These truffle bars look delish! Love the colours, perfect for halloween!
SO much white chocolate, and so much peanut butter, these bars look amazing, I probably won’t be able to stop eating them.
I’ll admit that I’ve been having that problem! A whole platter of them in my house and I keep taking little nibbles here and there! Can’t stop myself! Haha! Thanks, Catalina! 🙂
Amazing dessert you have created here and today’s Best of Show feature on Platter Talk!
Thanks so much, Dan! I really appreciate that!!! You are too kind. Happy you stopped by here! 🙂
Can’t say I’m with you on the white chocolate, I kind of hate it unless it’s in a cookie with other kinds of chocolate. Then I can deal with it. It’s masked by the good stuff. But I love the reese’s pieces and the peanut butter truffle layer! I’ll have to try it with some good chocolate! 🙂 These are definitely pretty bars though, I agree, the stripes look cool!
Lol!! You and my S.O… he doesn’t like white chocolate either. He thinks it has no flavor and tastes like straight-up sugar! I loooove it! Haha. That’s too funny. Aren’t the stripes pretty? Thanks, Stacey! Have a good one! 🙂
My mouth started watering the minute I saw that first picture! These look amazing! Love peanut butter!
Thanks so much, Annie! I hope you try them! Yes, PB. It’s the love of my life basically! Haha! 🙂
Oh god these truffle bars look delicious. I definitely would recreate the recipe – but I have a feeling they would get devoured too quickly… I have no self control when it comes to white chocolate or peanut butter so the combination is VERY dangerous.
You and me both! It’s how I ended up eating one of these for breakfast! Seriously! Haha. Thanks for your kind comment, Thalia! 🙂
I love you!!! Seriously, I love peanut butter and I literally always crave white chocolate, never thought of this combi though. First thing tomorrow is going to the Jewel Osco, buy the ingredients and trying out your recipe!
YAY! Let me know how you do! You have to really like sugar to like this because it’s darn sweet. I loooove white chocolate and PB together! Thanks for your kind comment! 🙂
Wow that looks sublime!
Love the white and peaceful color and looks so rich and tasty.
Saw this at Thursday favorite things party.
Thanks, Michal! So glad you spotted these at the party! I appreciate you stopping by here! 🙂
The bars sound delicious and look beautiful! Pinning. Thanks for the recipe.
Hi Virginia! Thanks so much! Let me know if you try them! 🙂
I think I could live on peanut butter – and thee bars
Haha! That makes two of us!! 🙂 Have a great night, Heather!
I absolutely love white chocolate reese cups, but they really are hard to find around here… I think you’ve stumbled across the perfect solution to our problem, but I’m going to have to make a much smaller batch or learn some self control:) I will definitely be making these! Your pictures for this post are just stunning! You were able to capture the light beautifully and convey the details of these bars perfectly. Have a great weekend, Sarah!
Hi Heather! Thanks so much! You are so sweet! I’m learning a new camera (and photography in general, for that matter!), so I’m still figuring out how things will turn out once they’re off the camera. That’s so encouraging to hear! Thank you!! 🙂 I kinda wish I’d made half a pan because I can’t stop eating these and they are not exactly health food. Haha! Loved your post today about your Grandpa! It totally resonated with me – it was great. Have a great weekend! Happy Halloween!
These look incredible! Reese’s Pieces are my absolute favorite. I have already pinned this recipe! Visiting from Katherine’s Corner Favorite Things Blog Hop!
Hi Ree! Thanks so much for stopping by and for the pin! Gah, I know, I love Reese’s! All things PB really! 🙂
Holy cow do these look good, Sarah! I’m a total peanut butter lover – will eat it right from the jar. And I’m a chocoholic, too. These are perfect for me PB Choco fix!
Lol! I know, me too! I’m a PB addict! No self-control with that stuff! Or with this dessert actually. Thanks so much for popping over here! Hope you have a fun Halloween, Julie! 🙂
These are so fantastic! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop xo
Thanks so much for the party, Katherine! 🙂
This is just ridiculously delicious looking! YUM!
Thank you so much, Erin!
okay, yum! I think peanut butter is always in season 🙂
Lol! Okay, good. I totally agree!! I’m ALWAYS in the mood for it! 🙂 Thanks, Heather!
Holy yum! I used to eat all of the chocolate off the reese’s cups and then toss the PB, but I actually like the white chocolate better and I waste less. My husband would probably pretend not to know me if he ever saw me throw out a reese’s cup of any kind.
What! That’s hysterical! I can’t imagine throwing out the PB part – haha! Yes, the white chocolate IS better. I’m starting a movement about it! 🙂 Thanks, Rachel!
Holy Heck! These look amazing!!!!!
Lol! Thanks so much, Carmody! 🙂
These look great! I just pinned them to our Monday Funday board! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for the party and the pin! Thanks, Katie! 🙂
Girlfriend. These look FREAKING AMAZING. I’ll take 20 pls! Thanks for linking up with Show Stopper Saturday!
Lol! I know, right? I did eat 20! It was scary! Haha. Thanks so much for the party, Taylor, and for visiting over here today!! 🙂
Hi Golden Girl 😀
The bars look so good and delicious and i want to make them for our annual before-Christmas gathering with our neighbours – looking forward to make them and to serve and surely to taste them.
Rikke from Denmark
Hi Rikke! Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m so glad you like the truffle bars. I hope you try them, and let me know what you think! Your annual Christmas party with neighbors sounds so fun! 🙂
Oh my gosh!! These look absolutely incredible! I am a huge reese’s white chocolate fan too. I am going to be trying these for the holidays. Pinning (100 times if i could!)
Lol! Me too! I love white chocolate Reese’s!! They’re the best ones, IMO. 🙂 I hope you try them! Thanks so much, Heather!
Very Bond! 🙂 with a touch of your sweet recipes Love the Gold around the border! Stop by Fabulous Friday and share http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/fabulous-friday-partyget-inspired/
Thanks
MAria
Hi Maria! Thanks so much for the invite! I’ll see you at the party! 🙂
wow, those look incredible! i love the topping! thanks for linking up to the Create LInk Inspire party. You are being featured today on Nap-Time Creations in some great fall food!! Check it out! Emily
Thanks so much, Emily! That’s awesome news! Thank you for the party, and thank you so much for the feature! 🙂
Yum! that looks amazing!
Never tried peanut butter with white chocolate, sounds like a must have combo.
Thanks!
Spotted you at Fabulous Friday party/
Hi Michal! Thanks so much for stopping by! I loooove PB and white chocolate! They’re amazing together! Have a great weekend! 🙂
I adore Reese’s Peanut Butter cups but haven’t yet tried a white one, maybe I should because these bars looks amazing! This has been featured as one of my favourites over at Sweet and Savoury Sunday. Stop by, grab a button and link up again with us this week. Have a great day!
Delicious! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Man, not only does this looks delicious but it’s also so pretty! I love all of the contrast between thte orange and the white 🙂
Haha! I agree! They’re pretty to look at. They’re pretty darn delicious too! Thanks, Kayla! 🙂
I could go for a peanut butter treat anytime of year!!! Love these fun truffle bars…and the bright Reese’s pop on top!
Thanks so much, Jocelyn! Me too… I could eat PB all day, every day! PB is one of the loves of my life, for sure! Haha. 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping over here. I get so excited to see comments from you since I’m such a big fan of your blog!! Happy Sunday!
Incredible! Pinned. Lou Lou Girls
Thanks so much! 🙂
These truly look amazing! This post is being featured at our weekly link party! Fantastic recipe! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2014/11/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-116.html
These look delicious! I was wondering if you can substitute the shortening for butter? Thank you!
Hi Corinne! I’m honestly not sure because I’ve not tried that substitution before in this context. Traditionally, shortening helps chocolate to melt very smoothly. I don’t know if butter would work? It’s a little more temperamental and could burn in the chocolate or change its texture. Shortening really smooths it. Maybe try Googling it before you give it a go! Sorry I can’t be more definitive! Good luck!
Stop by this friday! congrats you are one of my features at Fabulous Friday Party
Thanks Maria
Oh great! Thanks so much! I’ll certainly stop by! I appreciate that – that’s wonderful news! 🙂
So I’m almost 7 months pregnant – and just heard that my glucose test came back fine (low in fact!) soooo I can conclude from this that eating these bars would be good for my health, and likely the baby’s too. Excellent. And now, for a spoonful of PB.
LOL! Yes, if you’re looking for a sugar rush, *these* will take care of that for you! They are definitely made for a serious sweet tooth. And a peanut butter fiend! Sounds like they are perfect for you! Congratulations and best wishes to you and the new addition to your family! 🙂
I love peanut butter and white chocolate together too! These look amazing! I would have a hard time sharing.
LOVE those bars. White chocolate and peanut butter together are my fave as well!! Thank you!
Hey Sarah! Just wanted to let you know I made and love these bars. They’re so simple, yet delicious and make more than enough to share. It would be awesome if you checked out my blog post about them 🙂 http://piesandplots.net/white-chocolate-peanut-butter-truffle-bars-sundaysupper/
Oh great! So glad you liked them, and that they turned out well for you! I love white chocolate with peanut butter, and these were very simple. I’ll definitely check out your post! Thanks, Laura!
Hi, I am new to your site and I like the layout, nice. I love peanut butter, white chocolate, and Reese’s pieces, so I pinned this recipe! 🙂
Yay! I hope you love them. I am a peanut butter addict, so you’ll definitely like it hear if you’re a PB fan!! 🙂
I made the recipe and it didn’t look like your picture. My white chocolate layers weren’t even close to the thickness of yours in the picture. I would need like 6 to 8 bags of white chocolate chips to get my chocolate to be that thick. Did I do something wrong?
It seems like most people go pretty bonkers for the classic chocolate + peanut butter combo, and I share that sentiment. When I started dating my high school sweetheart, we bonded over a love for Reese’s peanut butter cups. Seriously. It was a match made in heaven, together forever. I mean between me and the Reese’s. High school sweetie and I are kaput, but that’s a whole other story. Ancient history!