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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

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A rich and creamy cheesecake combining the flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with a chocolate crust and ganache topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form crust.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add peanut butter and sugar; mix until combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips gently.
  7. Pour batter over crust in springform pan.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set.
  9. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door closed for 1 hour.
  10. Remove cheesecake and cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  11. To make ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
  12. Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake and spread evenly.
  13. Top with chopped peanut butter cups if desired.
  14. Refrigerate until ganache is set before serving.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cheesecake creamy. Letting the cheesecake rest in the turned-off oven helps prevent cracking. The ganache topping adds a rich finish and can be customized with additional toppings like chopped peanuts or Reese’s cups.

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