Peanut Butter Cheesecake: The Indulgent Homemade Delight
A creamy and rich peanut butter cheesecake that is perfect for any dessert lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Fold in the whipped cream until combined.
- Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, add chocolate chips to the filling.
- Serve with chocolate or caramel sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg