Description
Rich chocolate peanut butter cheesecake delivers creamy indulgence with a perfect balance of nutty and sweet flavors. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each luxurious bite of this irresistible classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 packages cream cheese (250 grams or 8 oz each)
- 150 grams chopped chocolate
- 1.75 cups powdered icing sugar
- 0.25 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream (divided)
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 0.75 cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsps chopped chocolate
- 1 tbsp cream
- Chopped peanuts
- Chopped pretzels
- Homemade whipped cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize pretzels and combine with melted butter, pressing firmly into a parchment-lined springform pan to create a crisp, sturdy base.
- Chocolate Ganache Creation: Melt chocolate with cream using short microwave intervals, stirring carefully to produce a silky, glossy mixture. Allow to cool slightly while maintaining a pourable consistency.
- Cheesecake Filling Development: Whip cream cheese until smooth, then blend in sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy. Integrate the cooled chocolate ganache, mixing thoroughly to create a uniform, luxurious filling.
- Cream Incorporation: Whip remaining cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold into the cheesecake mixture to preserve its airy texture and volume.
- Chilling and Setting: Pour the filling into the pretzel crust, smoothing the surface evenly. Refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours to allow flavors to develop and texture to solidify completely.
- Finishing Touches: Craft a chocolate drizzle by microwaving chocolate and cream in brief bursts, stirring to prevent scorching. Once cooled to room temperature, elegantly cascade over the chilled cheesecake. Garnish with chopped peanuts and crushed pretzels for added texture and visual intrigue.
- Storage and Preservation: Refrigerate for up to one week or freeze for 2-3 months, ensuring a decadent dessert is always available for spontaneous indulgence.
Notes
- Pretzel Crust Pro Tip: Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly to prevent crumbling and ensure a stable base for your cheesecake.
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Use short microwave bursts and stir consistently to avoid burning, creating a smooth ganache with perfect glossy texture.
- Whipping Wisdom: Beat cream cheese until ultra-smooth and aerate the mixture thoroughly to achieve a light, decadent filling that melts in your mouth.
- Chilling Strategy: Allow minimum 8 hours refrigeration to develop deep flavor fusion and set the cheesecake’s luxurious texture, improving overall taste and consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg