Description
Creamy peanut butter cheesecake delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich, indulgent layers of smooth filling and buttery graham cracker crust. Irresistible slices promise pure bliss that will sweep you into a world of pure, nutty sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:
- 3 (8 ounces/226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup (85 grams) chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy cream
- Chopped peanuts, for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse, moist sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the base of a springform pan, creating a compact, uniform layer.
- Briefly toast the crust in a preheated oven at 325F (165C) for 10 minutes, then allow it to cool completely.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until it transforms into a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate peanut butter and sugar into the cream cheese, blending until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Gently introduce eggs one at a time, thoroughly integrating each before adding the next, then fold in vanilla extract and heavy cream.
- Pour the luscious peanut butter cheesecake batter over the cooled crust, using a spatula to create an even, glossy surface.
- Slide the pan into the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for slightly wobbling center and set edges as indicators of perfect doneness.
- After baking, switch off the oven and allow the cheesecake to rest inside with the door slightly ajar, facilitating a gradual cooling process.
- Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to achieve optimal texture and flavor melding.
- When ready to serve, adorn the chilled cheesecake with a luxurious layer of whipped cream, drizzle with melted peanut butter, and sprinkle with chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings.
- Slice and savor the decadent layers of creamy, nutty goodness, celebrating each indulgent bite of this ultimate dessert experience.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese and eggs at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing and even baking consistency.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and smooth peanut butter for richest flavor and most luxurious texture.
- Create water bath by placing springform pan in larger pan with hot water to prevent cracking and ensure even baking.
- Prevent over-mixing cheesecake batter which can incorporate too much air and cause surface cracks during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg