Description
Indulge in this decadent White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake, where creamy peanut butter meets rich white chocolate for an irresistible dessert. Perfectly garnished, it’s an elegant treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
For the White Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For Decoration:
- Whipped cream
- Peanut butter cups, chopped
- White chocolate shavings
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 graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. 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 and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add peanut butter and melted white chocolate, mixing until well combined. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour the filling over the prepared crust, spreading evenly.
- 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.
- For the white chocolate ganache, place white chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until just simmering (not boiling). Pour hot cream over the white chocolate chips. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Let ganache cool slightly, then pour over the chilled cheesecake, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, chopped peanut butter cups, and white chocolate shavings.
Notes
For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes