No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake
A rich and creamy no-bake peanut butter cheesecake that is easy to prepare and bursting with nostalgic flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or peanut butter cups for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create a solid crust.
- Mix the peanut butter filling: In another mixing bowl, beat together peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly.
- Chill the cheesecake: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish & serve: Before serving, add chocolate shavings or peanut butter cups for garnish, if desired.
Notes
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Also freezes beautifully for a quick dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg