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Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Oreo Crust and Chocolate Ganache

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This dreamy peanut butter cheesecake features a decadently creamy peanut butter filling, a crunchy peanut butter Oreo crust, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping, making it every bit as indulgent as it sounds.

Ingredients

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  • 20 peanut butter Oreos
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 32 ounces (900g) full fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces (226g) full fat sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (256g) creamy peanut butter (not natural)
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
  • Optional: peanut butter cups and peanut butter Oreos, coarsely chopped for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Make the crust: Pulse peanut butter Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter and pulse until combined.
  3. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
  4. Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
  5. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and peanut butter; mix until combined.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
  7. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
  9. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
  10. Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  11. Make the ganache: Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  12. Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake and spread evenly.
  13. Top with chopped peanut butter cups and peanut butter Oreos if desired.
  14. Refrigerate until ganache is set before serving.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese and peanut butter (not natural) for the creamiest texture and best flavor. Be careful not to overmix the eggs to avoid cracks. Chilling the cheesecake overnight improves texture and flavor.

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