Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake. A luscious blend of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, all nestled in a buttery cookie crust. This easy-to-make dessert is the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreo, without filling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Ganache:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, press into a pan, and chill.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla. Whip cream separately, then fold into the mixture.
- Assemble: Spread filling over crust.
- Prepare Ganache: Melt chocolate and cream, pour over cheesecake.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with peanuts or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- You can make this a day ahead and refrigerate overnight.
- For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seed butter.
- Use a graham cracker crust if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
