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Indulge in a Decadent Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Add the peanut butter and mix until fully combined.
  6. Gradually add sugar, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
  7. Stir in the vanilla extract and fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
  10. Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for an hour before refrigerating.
  11. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  12. Prepare the ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chocolate chips.
  13. Pour the ganache over the chilled cheesecake and spread evenly.
  14. Slice and serve your delightful peanut butter chocolate cheesecake.