Description
A rich and creamy peanut butter cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with smooth peanut butter sauce and a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect for peanut butter lovers! 🍰✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 32 oz (4 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool while preparing the filling.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add peanut butter and sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Remove and let it cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 3: Make the Peanut Butter Sauce
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat peanut butter and heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in powdered sugar and salt, then let it cool slightly.
Step 4: Make the Caramel Drizzle
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add brown sugar and heavy cream, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and add a pinch of salt. Let cool.
Step 5: Assemble the Cheesecake
- Remove the chilled cheesecake from the springform pan and place it on a serving plate.
- Drizzle peanut butter sauce over the top.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the cheesecake for an extra indulgent finish.
- Garnish with crushed peanut butter cookies if desired.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- To slice cleanly, use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American