Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this creamy Peanut Butter Cheesecake, where rich peanut butter meets velvety cream cheese on a crunchy graham cracker crust. This dessert is a nostalgic nod to family gatherings, perfect for celebrations or cozy nights. Each slice promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and lightly grease a springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl; press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add peanut butter and sugar until combined, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended to avoid overmixing.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50–60 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let cool for an hour before chilling in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg