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Close-up eye-level shot of a Peanut Butter Cheesecake slice with a zig-zag peanut butter drizzle. (Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe)

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe: The Ultimate Creamy Decadence

This Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe features a thick chocolate cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and glossy dark chocolate ganache topped with Reese's cups. The ultimate rich and indulgent dessert for peanut butter lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 685
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cookie Crust
  • 2 cups (200g) Chocolate Cookie Crumbs finely ground
  • 1/4 cup (50g) Granulated Sugar
  • 6 tbsp (85g) Unsalted Butter melted
Peanut Butter Filling
  • 32 oz (900g) Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (250g) Creamy Peanut Butter not natural style
  • 1 cup (200g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) Sour Cream room temperature
  • 4 Large Eggs room temperature
Ganache and Toppings
  • 1 cup (170g) Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup (60g) Reese's Peanut Butter Cups chopped
  • 2 tbsp (32g) Creamy Peanut Butter melted for drizzle

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan
  • 1 Roasting Pan (for water bath)

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add peanut butter and sour cream, mixing on low speed.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Pour over the cooled crust.
  3. Wrap pan in foil, place in a roasting pan with 1 inch of hot water. Bake for 65-75 minutes at 325°F.
Decorating
  1. Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chocolate chips. Pour over chilled cheesecake.
  2. Top with chopped Reese's and a zig-zag drizzle of melted peanut butter.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth texture.
Cool the cheesecake gradually in the oven to prevent cracking.