Easy Peanut Butter Cherry Cheesecake

Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was served to athletes during the first Olympic games.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 290 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Easy Peanut Butter Cherry Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter, melted
• 2 package Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Peanut butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped topping
• 1 can Cherry pie filling

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Fold in whipped topping.
3. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Before serving, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and top with cherry pie filling.
6. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.