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peanut butter cup cheesecake

Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake: 4 Steps to Delightful Success


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious peanut butter cup cheesecake that combines creamy cheesecake with rich peanut butter and chocolate.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 cups mini peanut butter cups, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
  4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  7. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  8. Fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture gently.
  9. Stir in the chopped peanut butter cups.
  10. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
  11. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
  12. Before serving, melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over the cheesecake.
  13. Slice and enjoy your peanut butter cup cheesecake!

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
  • Use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake.
  • Chill the cheesecake overnight for the best texture.
  • Feel free to add more peanut butter cups on top for decoration.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking and Chilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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