Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Our peanut butter cheesecake is the epitome of comfort food, with a creamy cheesecake filling infused with the rich flavor of peanut butter, and a crunchy peanut butter crust that adds a delightful texture. Each bite is a masterclass in flavors and textures, with the smooth cheesecake and peanut butter perfectly balanced.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Melted chocolate for drizzle

Instructions

Combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan to form a crust. Freeze for 10 minutes.

In a bowl, mix peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold into the peanut butter mixture along with vanilla extract.

In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and fold into the peanut butter and cream mixture. Stir in chopped Reese’s candies.

Pour the mixture over the crust and smooth the top. Freeze for 2 hours or until firm.

For the ganache, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Pour over dark chocolate chips, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.

Pour ganache over the Chocolate peanut butter cheesecake. Drizzle with melted chocolate.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

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