Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of this Peanut Butter Swirl Cheesecake that combines rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter in every decadent bite. A fun and visually stunning dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake:
24 ounces cream cheese, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup heavy cream
For the Peanut Butter Swirl:
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, food coloring (optional)
For Garnish:
chocolate sauce or peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese. Add 3/4 cup sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar. Drop spoonfuls over the cheesecake batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Divide batter and color. Pour into crust. Bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool in the oven, then chill for 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Experiment with pastel gel food coloring for a whimsical touch.
- Top with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles for added fun.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
