Description
If you’re looking for a rich, creamy dessert that satisfies every peanut butter craving, this Peanut Butter Cheesecake is your new favorite indulgence. With a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety peanut butter filling, and a smooth whipped or sour cream topping, this dessert delivers big flavor and irresistible texture. It’s a perfect choice for a quick breakfast treat, easy dinner dessert, or a crowd-pleasing addition to your collection of healthy snack or food ideas. Simple enough for beginners, but elegant enough for any occasion—this easy recipe deserves a permanent place in your list of breakfast ideas and dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons melted butter
24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup sour cream or whipped cream (for topping, optional)
2 tablespoons melted peanut butter or chocolate (for drizzle, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter and brown sugar, mixing until combined.
3. Add sour cream and vanilla, beating until incorporated.
4. Mix in the eggs one at a time on low speed. Stir in heavy cream until the batter is smooth and creamy.
5. Pour filling into crust and smooth the top. Tap pan on the counter to remove air bubbles.
6. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
7. Turn off oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Then cool completely at room temp.
8. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
9. Top with sour cream or whipped cream and drizzle melted peanut butter or chocolate before serving.
Notes
Always use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and taste.
Chill overnight for easy slicing and maximum flavor.
Avoid natural peanut butter to ensure a smooth, even filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 115mg