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Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Delight Recipe

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  • Author: Melanie
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Delight features a rich and creamy cheesecake with a swirl of peanut butter and chocolate flavors atop a crispy graham cracker crust, finished with a luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for indulgent dessert lovers, this recipe combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in a smooth, decadent cheesecake that is baked to perfection and chilled to set.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped semisweet chocolate (or chocolate chips)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crust and cheesecake.
  2. Prepare crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, mixing until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
  3. Bake crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Once done, remove and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
  4. Make cheesecake base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each to ensure a smooth batter. Finally, stir in the sour cream to incorporate.
  5. Divide and flavor batter: Split the cheesecake batter evenly into two separate bowls. Stir peanut butter into one bowl and mix semisweet chocolate chips into the other bowl.
  6. Assemble cheesecake layers: Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cooled crust. Carefully top it with the chocolate mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl the two mixtures together, creating a marbled effect.
  7. Bake cheesecake: Bake the assembled cheesecake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove it from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
  8. Prepare ganache topping: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate, and stir continuously until smooth and glossy.
  9. Top cheesecake and chill: Pour the warm chocolate ganache evenly over the cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to fully set before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth cheesecake batter.
  • Do not overbake the cheesecake to avoid cracking; it should be slightly jiggly in the center when done.
  • Use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake.
  • The ganache can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator, gently reheated before pouring.
  • Allow the cheesecake to chill adequately for the best texture and flavor melding.

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