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Peanut Butter Cheesecake

This Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a delightful treat that combines creamy peanut butter and chocolate, topped with mini Reese’s for added whimsy. It’s perfect for gatherings or simply satisfying a sweet tooth.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 32 Oreos
  • 6 tbsp (84 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 32 oz (907 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
  • 2 tbsp (16 g) corn starch
  • 1 cup (256 g) peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup (82 g) sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • 3 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (200 g) Reese's peanut butter chips
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (150 ml) heavy cream
  • 3 oz (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • Mini Reese's peanut butter cups, for topping
  • Peanuts, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with tinfoil.
  • Pulse Oreos in a food processor, mix with melted butter, press into the pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch on medium speed until smooth. Add peanut butter, sour cream, and vanilla, then mix in eggs one at a time.
  • Pour batter into cooled crust, bake in water bath for 1 hour, allow to cool in the oven.
  • Chill cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
  • Prepare peanut butter ganache by mixing cream with peanut butter chips. For chocolate ganache, mix cream with chopped chocolate.
  • Decorate cheesecake with chocolate ganache, pipe peanut butter ganache, and add toppings.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth texture.
Avoid over-mixing once the eggs are added to prevent cracks.
For a contrasting flavor, try different toppings or crust variations.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 35
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 12
  • Cholesterol: 70