Peanut Butter Cheesecake
A simple yet decadent peanut butter cheesecake with a creamy filling and a buttery graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 290 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream or sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Pour the mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Cool the cheesecake to room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream or sour cream before serving.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For added richness, use high-quality peanut butter. Make sure to let cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing for a smooth filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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