Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake that combines the delightful flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a smooth, velvety dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed chocolate cookies, mixed with melted butter
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 ounces chopped good quality chocolate
- Chopped peanut butter cups for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine the crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter and mix until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until just set in the middle.
- Cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Heat the heavy cream until just boiling, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake and top with chopped peanut butter cups before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for the best texture. Keep an eye on the baking time to avoid cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg