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Holiday Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Holiday Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

This Holiday Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake features rich layers of chocolate and peanut butter, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake, chocolate, Easy Recipe, family tradition, Holiday Dessert, peanut butter
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • springform pan
  • Whisk
  • oven

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream whipped to stiff peaks
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter in a bowl and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add peanut butter and cocoa powder, mixing well.
  • Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Pour half the filling over the crust, swirl in extra peanut butter if desired, and top with remaining filling.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  • Cool at room temperature for 1-2 hours, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 6mg
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