Peanut Butter Cheese Cake Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Cheese Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 2 eggs; 3/4 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; In the microwave, melt butter and chocolate. Let cool a bit.; Beat in a mixer the eggs and sugar. Add vanilla and salt.; Slowly add in the chocolate/butter mixture.; Fold in the flour.; Bake in an 8x8 pan lined with parchment or nonstick foil for about 30 minutes. Let cool.; Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling:; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon sugar; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Servings: persons

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 eggs
3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
In the microwave, melt butter and chocolate. Let cool a bit.
Beat in a mixer the eggs and sugar. Add vanilla and salt.
Slowly add in the chocolate/butter mixture.
Fold in the flour.
Bake in an 8x8 pan lined with parchment or nonstick foil for about 30 minutes. Let cool.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1
Beat heavy cream to soft peaks and add sugar. Transfer to a bowl.
2
Beat the cream cheese and peanut butter.
3
Fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
4
Spread on top of the thick brownie layer,
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Ganache: I had some difficulty with the original ganache recipe so I am posting the glaze I will be using the next time I make these as I use it often with great results.
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Chocolate Glaze: (love this glaze!!!! Cuts awesome!!!!!)
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2 & 1/4 ounces unsalted butter
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4 ounces dark chocolate
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1 & 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
10
Microwave the butter and chocolate until smooth.
11
Stir in the corn syrup.
12
Pour over bars and chill until firm.
13
Cut using a sharp knife and clean it in between cuts

1288

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped, 2 eggs, 3/4 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Cheese Cake 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.

Peanut Butter Cheese Cake

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