Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Peanut butter cheesecake is a popular dessert in the United States and is often enjoyed during special occasions and holidays.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Peanut Butter Cheesecake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 4000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 package Cream cheese
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Chopped peanuts
• 0.25 cup Chocolate sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
6. Pour the mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
8. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
10. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
11. Before serving, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 35g54%

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.