Peanut Butter Cheesecake
This rich and creamy Peanut Butter Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for peanut butter lovers. With a smooth peanut butter filling, a crunchy cookie crust, and a luscious chocolate topping, this indulgent cheesecake is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– **Crust:**
– 1 1/2 cups crushed Oreo cookies
– 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
– **Filling:**
– 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– **Topping:**
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– Chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, mix crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
4. Add peanut butter and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
5. Add eggs one at a time, beating at low speed after each addition.
6. Fold in sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
7. Pour the batter over the crust and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is slightly set but still jiggles.
9. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before adding the topping.
11. To prepare the topping, heat heavy cream until steaming, then pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
12. Spread the chocolate ganache over the chilled cheesecake and garnish with chopped peanuts.
13. Slice and serve!
Notes
– For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and peanut butter.
– If the cheesecake cracks, cover it with ganache for a flawless finish.
– For a no-bake version, use a graham cracker crust and chill instead of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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