Choco-Peanut Butter Cheesecake Fantasy
Choco-Peanut Butter Cheesecake Fantasy is a rich, decadent dessert featuring a creamy peanut butter filling atop a chocolate cookie crust, finished with a luscious chocolate ganache and indulgent toppings. It’s the perfect show-stopping treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 7–8 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 10–12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- For the ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Optional toppings: chopped peanut butter cups, crushed peanuts, chocolate shavings, melted peanut butter drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with foil.
- Mix crushed cookies and melted butter, press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Add granulated and brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream.
- Pour filling over crust. Place pan in a water bath and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until center is just set.
- Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake rest for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven, cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- To make ganache, heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips, let sit 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake. Add desired toppings and chill until ganache is set.
- Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a water bath to prevent cracks and ensure even baking.
- For best slicing, use a warm knife and wipe clean between each cut.
- Natural peanut butter may separate; use regular creamy peanut butter for best results.
- Make a day ahead for the best texture and flavor.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
