Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars (No Bake)

Line a 9x5 inch pan with parchment paper so there is enough hanging over the sides. This will make it easier to pull out the bars when they are finished.
In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until they turn into fine crumbs. Add the granulated sugar and pulse a few more times so they are mixed together. With the food processor running on low, add the melted butter and process until the mixture is combined and sandy. I prefer to do this in a food processor, but you can also do it by hand if you don't have a food processor/blender. To make the base by hand, put the graham crackers in a zip lock bag and gently hit them with the back of a wooden spoon until they are crumbs. Then, in a bowl, mix the crumbs with the granulated sugar and unsalted butter until combined.
Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan - you can do this with an offset spatula or the back of a measuring cup. Place in the fridge while you make the filling.

Beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until it is fluffy and creamy. It needs to be completely at room temperature to get it smooth, otherwise there will be bigger chunks of cream cheese.
Add the peanut butter and powdered sugar and beat on low speed for 10-15 seconds, then turn up to medium speed and beat until combined. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, make the whipped cream. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract in a bowl together and beat until stiff peaks form - about 1-2 minutes.
Fold half of the whipped cream into the peanut butter/cream cheese mixture until incorporated, then fold in the other half.
Take your pan out of the fridge and pour the cheesecake filling on top of it, making one smooth and even layer. If desired, drizzle a teaspoon of peanut butter on the top and swirl it into the filling with a knife. Also if desired, sprinkle mini chocolate chips and mini peanut butter cups on top.
Place back in the fridge and let chill for 3 hours or overnight, until the filling has set. Slice and enjoy! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.