The Ultimate Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake: 10-Layer Dream Dessert”

The Ultimate Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake: 10-Layer Dream Dessert”

Summary:
If you’re a fan of chocolate and peanut butter, this dessert will be your new favorite indulgence. With 10 luxurious layers of creamy, rich cheesecake filling, crunchy peanut butter base, decadent chocolate ganache, and a mouthwatering peanut butter drizzle, this Ultimate Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a showstopper. It’s perfect for special occasions, gatherings, or simply when you want to treat yourself to a slice of heaven. This dessert combines everything you love in a dessert: smooth, creamy, crunchy, and extra chocolatey, all topped with a layer of irresistible peanut butter.

Prepare to indulge in the ultimate experience of flavor and texture with every bite.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12-14
Calories per Serving: 420 kcal (approx.)

Courses: Dessert
Cuisines: American, Comfort Food

Ingredients:

• For the Peanut Butter Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers (about 12-15 crackers)
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt

• For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

• For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream

• For the Peanut Butter Drizzle:

  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk (or more as needed)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Peanut Butter Crust

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Make the Crust: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, peanut butter, sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined and the mixture holds together when pressed.
3. Press into the Pan: Press the peanut butter graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, using the back of a spoon to compact it. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely.