Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy chocolate peanut butter cheesecake, featuring a crunchy crust and a silky ganache topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Create the crust by mixing chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter, then press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the filling by beating cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, and gently fold it into the peanut butter mixture.
- Combine cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smooth the top, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Make the ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Finish by pouring the ganache over the set cheesecake and refrigerating for another hour.
- Serve by slicing and enjoying the creamy decadence.
Notes
For best results, prepare a day in advance. Add toppings like sea salt or crushed peanuts for customization.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, chocolate, peanut butter, dessert, baking