Peanut Butter Cheesecake: The Indulgent Treat You Need Today
This Peanut Butter Cheesecake is the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add in vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth out the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle melted chocolate on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg