Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds cream cheese softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 6 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 10 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet); 1 cup peanut butter smooth or crunchy; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup peanut butter; 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet); 1/4 cup butter, unsalted soft

Servings: persons

2 1/4 pounds cream cheese softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
10 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet)
1 cup peanut butter smooth or crunchy
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
1/4 cup butter, unsalted soft

1
Preheat oven to 325F (160C).
2
Process crackers, peanuts, bittersweet chocolate chips, and butter in a food processor.
3
Until it comes together, turn it into 9-inch springform pan greased with butter and press into bottom and up sides to make crunchy crust.
4
Put it in refrigerator while you make filling.
5
Meanwhile in a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
7
Add vanilla, beat until smooth.
8
Add heavy cream, beat until well blended.
9
Transfer 13 of batter to another bowl and set aside.
10
Beat melted chocolate into remaining batter.
11
Pour into crust.
12
With mixer on medium speed, beat peanut butter into remaining 13 batter until thoroughly mixed.
13
Carefully spoon peanut butter mixture on top of chocolate cheese mixture in pan.
14
Using the long handle of a wooden spoon, swirl the two flavors together.
15
Bake about 1 hour, or until cheesecake is set around edges and puffed but still jiggles slightly in the center.
16
Let cake cool 2 hours, then refrigerate until well chilled, 8 hrs.
17
or overnight.

3022

kcal

Calories

231

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 pounds cream cheese softened, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 6 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

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