Description
Indulgent peanut butter cheesecake rests on a rich, crumbly peanut butter cookie base, promising a luxurious dessert experience. Rich, creamy layers meld perfectly, inviting dessert enthusiasts to savor each velvety, peanut-packed bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 packages (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1¼ cups (322.5 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (258 grams) peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
Dairy and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1¼ cups (297.5 grams) heavy cream, cold
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (94 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- ½ cup (115 grams) sour cream, room temperature
- ¼ cup (57.5 grams) sour cream
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 grams) creamy peanut butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the springform pan by lightly greasing it, ensuring the peanut butter cookie crust will release easily after baking.
- Create the peanut butter cookie crust by thoroughly mixing peanut butter, sugar, and egg until a smooth, uniform consistency develops.
- Carefully press the cookie crust mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared pan, creating an even layer that will serve as the foundation for the cheesecake.
- Bake the crust in a preheated oven until it sets and develops a light golden color, allowing it to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Cream the cream cheese and sugar using an electric mixer, working until the mixture becomes silky and free of lumps.
- Incorporate peanut butter and vanilla into the cream cheese mixture, blending until completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold in the sour cream, maintaining the delicate texture of the cheesecake base.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl, gradually introducing confectioners’ sugar and continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Delicately fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter cream cheese mixture, ensuring a light and airy texture without deflating the whipped cream.
- Pour the completed filling over the cooled crust, using a spatula to create an even, smooth surface.
- Prepare the sour cream topping by whisking sour cream with confectioners’ sugar until completely combined and glossy.
- Spread the sour cream topping evenly across the cheesecake filling, creating a pristine and elegant finish.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for an extended period, allowing it to set completely and develop a rich, creamy texture.
- Before serving, drizzle melted peanut butter over the top, creating an artistic and decadent final touch that enhances both the visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Create a dreamy, irresistible dessert that celebrates the rich, creamy essence of peanut butter in every luxurious bite.
- Layer complex flavors through a carefully crafted cookie crust, silky cheesecake filling, and smooth sour cream topping that elevates classic comfort.
- Master the art of cheesecake making by balancing precise techniques with playful peanut butter indulgence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 568
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg