Ultimate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate decadence with this rich and creamy Ultimate Peanut Butter Cheesecake. A luscious combination of chocolate cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and optional toppings makes this dessert a showstopper.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
For Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Chopped peanuts
- Chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Mix in eggs, one at a time. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake for 60–70 minutes until just set. Cool in oven, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream, chopped peanuts, and chocolate drizzle.
Notes
- For extra decadence, swirl melted chocolate or peanut butter into the batter before baking.
- Bring all dairy ingredients to room temperature for a smooth filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
