Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake, the perfect blend of smooth peanut butter filling, deep chocolate flavor, and a crunchy cookie crust. This easy recipe is ideal for quick dessert ideas, dinner ideas, and satisfying food ideas, delivering a decadent and irresistible treat every time.
Ingredients
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
24 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter (smooth)
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter cups, chopped
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1 cup chocolate ganache
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into a springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes and let cool.
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
3. Add peanut butter and blend until fully combined.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
5. Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream until smooth.
6. Fold in melted chocolate and chocolate chips.
7. Pour batter over cooled crust and smooth the top.
8. Place pan in a water bath and bake for 55–70 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
9. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
11. Top with chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, and chopped peanut butter cups.
12. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and better texture.
Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
Chill overnight for the best flavor and clean slicing results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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