Description
This rich and creamy Peanut Butter Cheesecake is the perfect indulgent dessert for peanut butter lovers. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a silky smooth peanut butter filling, it’s finished with a luscious peanut butter drizzle for a decadent final touch. Ideal for holidays, parties, or whenever that peanut butter craving strikes.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
1/3 cup melted peanut butter or peanut butter sauce for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter and sugar; mix until fully blended. Add sour cream and vanilla.
3. Mix in eggs one at a time at low speed, scraping the bowl as needed. If using, gently fold in heavy cream.
4. Pour batter into crust. Tap pan to release air bubbles. Bake 50–60 minutes until center is just set.
5. Let cool in oven with the door cracked for 1 hour. Then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Drizzle melted peanut butter or sauce over top before serving. Optionally garnish with chopped peanuts or chocolate.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
Avoid overmixing the batter once eggs are added to prevent cracking.
Chill thoroughly to get clean slices and the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: peanut butter, cheesecake, dessert, baked cheesecake