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Peanut Butter Cheesecake

This Homemade Peanut Butter Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and perfect for peanut butter lovers. With a simple graham cracker crust, a smooth peanut butter filling, and optional delicious toppings, it’s an easy yet impressive dessert for any occasion. Whether you serve it at a family dinner or enjoy it as a late-night treat, this cheesecake will quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the crust:
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • Pinch of salt
For the cheesecake filling:
  • 3 packages 8 oz each cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup peanut butter smooth or crunchy
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream
For the topping
  • Whipped cream
  • Chopped peanut butter cups
  • Chocolate syrup

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
  3. Prepare the filling: Beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in sour cream until smooth.
  4. Bake the cheesecake: Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 50-55 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Let cool for 1 hour in the oven with the door cracked. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  5. Top and serve: Add whipped cream, chopped peanut butter cups, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Serve chilled.