Description
A thick and rich peanut butter cheesecake that is dangerously tasty and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed cookies
- ½ cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and mix crushed cookies with melted butter. Press mixture into an 8×8 pan.
- Bake the crust for a few minutes until set.
- In a bowl, whip cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake again until set and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool, then chill overnight for maximum creaminess.
- Optional: Top with cookie crumbs or chopped peanuts for garnish.
Notes
For best results, soften cream cheese and eggs before mixing. Chill overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg