Description
A creamy peanut butter cheesecake with a rich flavor and smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and 1 cup sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Pour batter over the crust.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
- Top with chocolate drizzle or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: peanut butter cheesecake, dessert, creamy cheesecake