Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of our Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake! This decadent dessert combines a chocolate cookie crust, a luscious peanut butter cheesecake filling, and a smooth chocolate ganache topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the peanut butter cheesecake filling:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the chocolate ganache topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
For garnish:
- Mini peanut butter cups
- Chocolate shavings
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the crust, in a medium bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.
- For the peanut butter cheesecake filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the peanut butter and mix until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen. Cool completely before removing the sides of the pan.
- For the chocolate ganache topping, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let cool slightly before pouring over the cooled cheesecake.
- Garnish with mini peanut butter cups, chocolate shavings, and whipped cream.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the ganache to set.
Notes
Allow the cheesecake to set overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes