Ultimate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Indulge in the rich and creamy Ultimate Peanut Butter Cheesecake, a perfect blend of smooth peanut butter and velvety cheesecake on a buttery graham cracker crust. This decadent dessert is ideal for peanut butter lovers and makes an impressive treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Optional: chopped peanuts or peanut butter cups for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add peanut butter and 1 cup sugar; continue mixing until well blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined.
- Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Place pan in the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until edges are set but the center still slightly jiggles.
- Remove cheesecake from oven and let cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and spread or pipe on top. Garnish with chopped peanuts or peanut butter cups if desired.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, bake slightly longer and allow to chill fully.
- To prevent cracking, avoid overmixing and do not open the oven door during baking.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure a smoother batter.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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