Description
A rich and creamy no-bake cheesecake made with chocolate and peanut butter, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Chocolate shavings or chocolate syrup (optional, to taste)
- Crushed peanuts (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the smooth peanut butter and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well incorporated.
- Pour the creamy filling over the crust and spread it evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings or a drizzle of chocolate syrup and crushed peanuts if desired.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert, no-bake dessert