Description
Dreamy Peanut Butter & Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake combines creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate flavors in a decadent dessert. Perfect for celebrations, this show-stopping cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust, luscious filling, and stunning swirls, delivering melt-in-your-mouth indulgence in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Peanut Butter Swirl:
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
For the Chocolate Swirl:
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press into a 9-inch springform pan, forming an even layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes and let cool slightly.
2. Make the Peanut Butter Swirl:
- Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Adjust milk for a pourable consistency.
3. Make the Chocolate Swirl:
- Melt chocolate chips and heavy cream in a double boiler or microwave. Stir until smooth and cool slightly.
4. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
- Stir in heavy cream until smooth.
5. Assemble the Cheesecake:
- Pour half the filling over the crust.
- Add spoonfuls of peanut butter mixture and gently swirl.
- Pour the remaining batter over and drizzle melted chocolate. Swirl gently.
6. Bake the Cheesecake:
- Place the springform pan on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool in the oven for 1 hour with the door ajar. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Serve:
- Remove from the pan, garnish with extra swirls if desired, and slice to serve.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing and cooling gradually.
- For clean slices, dip the knife in warm water and wipe between cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
