White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Ingredients:
- Crust:2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Cheesecake Filling:16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- Peanut Butter Layer:1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Topping:1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped (white chocolate if available)
- 1/2 cup melted white chocolate, for drizzling
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the melted white chocolate until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Layer:
- In a small bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- Assemble the Cheesecake:
- Pour the white chocolate cheesecake filling over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the cheesecake is set.
- Add the Topping:
- Once the cheesecake is set, remove it from the refrigerator.
- Top with chopped mini peanut butter cups.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over the top for decoration.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan.
- Slice and serve chilled.
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