Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe
If you love the irresistible combination of chocolate and peanut butter, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake is the perfect treat for you. With its rich, creamy peanut butter filling, a decadent chocolate cookie crust, and topped with melted chocolate, chopped peanuts, and peanut butter cups, this dessert will satisfy any sweet tooth. It’s ideal for special occasions or as a homemade indulgence that will impress your guests!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup peanut butter cups, chopped
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the sour cream, heavy cream, and peanut butter until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Stir in the melted chocolate until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is slightly dry.
- Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for about 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle with extra melted chocolate, and top with chopped peanuts and peanut butter cups.
Tips for Perfect Cheesecake:
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to prevent lumps.
- Bake at a lower temperature and let the cheesecake cool in the oven to avoid cracks.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours for the cheesecake to set properly and enhance the flavors.
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