Description
A creamy peanut butter cheesecake on a chocolate crust, crowned with peanut butter cups and decadent drizzles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
- Chocolate and peanut butter drizzle (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter; press into a springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and a splash of cream.
- Pour batter over crust and bake until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with chopped peanut butter cups.
- Drizzle generously with melted chocolate and peanut butter before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- For a firmer cheesecake, refrigerate overnight.
- Use a water bath while baking for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg