Description
Indulge in this delightful Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake, where creamy peanut butter meets a swirl of fruity jelly atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This nostalgic twist on a classic favorite is sure to please any dessert lover!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the Jelly Swirl:
- 1/2 cup strawberry or grape jelly
For the Peanut Butter Drizzle (optional):
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with aluminum foil.
- In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat softened cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream until fully combined.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the chilled crust.
- Drop spoonfuls of jelly over the batter. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the jelly into the cheesecake batter.
- Carefully pour the remaining cheesecake batter over the jelly layer.
- Place the pan in a large roasting pan. Pour hot water into the roasting pan to come about halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is just set and slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Optional: Drizzle melted peanut butter over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
For best results, allow the cheesecake to chill overnight to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes