My nephew is leaving for Army boot camp this weekend. In honor of his new endeavor, I decided to make him a Peanut Butter Cheesecake. He loves anything made with peanut butter (he takes after his auntie), and I’ve been dying to make a peanut butter cheesecake. Ha! I’m such a liar. I just wanted to make a peanut butter cheesecake and needed a good reason. Him leaving this weekend for the Army is all the reason I need! Truthfully, one doesn’t need a reason to eat peanut butter.
I crushed about 45 Oreo cookies in the food processor then added 4 tablespoons of melted butter. I thought the cookies were a bit sweet. I think I would prefer to use the chocolate graham crackers or chocolate wafers then add a small amount of sugar. I also used light brown sugar instead of regular sugar in the cheesecake mixture—brown sugar and peanut butter are the perfect pair!
For the topping, I melted a cup semi-sweet dark chocolate chips and drizzled it over the cheesecake. I also melted one cup of peanut butter chips and drizzled it over the cheesecake in the opposite direction. I let the cheesecake set for a few minutes before topping it off with mini peanut butter cups.
Double yum! Just a note of caution. The cheesecake is super rich, creamy, and delicious. You’ll definitely want to eat more than one slice. You can, too, if you want to indulge.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
Crust
- 1-3/4 cups crushed Oreo cookies about 40 cookies or chocolate graham crackers
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
- 2 pounds cream cheese softened
- 4 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1-1/2 cups smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 8 ounces mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add melted butter to crushed Oreo cookies. Press crumb mixture firmly to the bottom and sides of 10-inch cheesecake pan.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese until Smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mix well. Add in sugar, peanut butter, vanilla, and cream; mix well. Pour cheesecake mixture in prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees until cheesecake is set, about 1 hour. When cheesecake is done, prop open oven door and let rest for one hour. Remove from oven and chill completely before adding the topping.
- To make the topping, melt chocolate chips and drizzle over top of cheesecake. Melt peanut butter chips and drizzle over cheesecake in the opposite direction. Top with mini peanut butter cups. Chill completely before serving.
Recipe Notes
Add 1/3 cup of sugar if using chocolate graham crackers for crust.
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Carlee says
August 15, 2015 at 10:05 PMThis is right up my alley! I love all things peanut butter too. Add chocolate and it’s even better!
sign4baby says
August 16, 2015 at 12:09 PMThat is a divine looking cheesecake right there – pinning!
Amanda says
August 16, 2015 at 3:27 PMMmmm!! I’m sitting at my computer drooling right now 🙂
creativejewishmom/sara says
August 16, 2015 at 3:29 PMI think that decadent would be an understatement for this amazing sounding cake, wow. Thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
Winnie says
August 17, 2015 at 10:41 AMWhat a wonderful Cake!! I love PB and the combination with cheesecake is wonderful!
Your cake is mouth watering
Alexandra @ My Urban Family says
August 17, 2015 at 11:34 AMThis looks so amazing! And I was expecting the ingredient list to be longer – but this actually looks fairly simple. Thanks for sharing!
Talent Hounds says
August 17, 2015 at 12:13 PMThis looks so sinfully decadent. Stopping by from the Monday hop, come say hi.
Madonna says
August 17, 2015 at 8:50 PMI have mixed feelings about your cheesecake. I am afraid I would each the whole thing. All kidding aside this looks like a perfect dessert for a gathering.
Madonna
Whitney says
August 18, 2015 at 9:42 PMLove the name of your blog “Olives n Okra” — both favorite foods since i was a kid! 🙂 This cheesecake looks to die for!! 🙂
sizzlesue15s says
August 19, 2015 at 10:41 PMOh my goodness a peanut butter cheesecake – sounds very rich but yummy. I’m sure your nephew will enjoy eating this and then go work off the calories at bootcamp! Thanks for sharing with us at #WednesdaysWisdom
Beverly Roderick says
August 20, 2015 at 8:55 AMOh my! This looks incredibly delicious! Pinned and Tweeted and will be making this soon. Thanks for sharing on Snickerdoodle Sunday!
helloredds says
August 20, 2015 at 9:52 AMYum! Your pictures are making me hungry. This pb cheesecake looks amazing!
Thanks for sharing~
I came over on Grandma Ideas, and I’m glad to find your site.
Hope you have a blessed day~
Melanie
JESS44903 says
August 21, 2015 at 4:51 PMOh man, does this ever look tasty! 🙂
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
lelaburris says
August 21, 2015 at 9:38 PMYum! This looks so good! Thanks for sharing the recipe! I’m definitely pinning this for later.
Sinea Pies (Ducks 'n a Row) says
August 22, 2015 at 3:35 PMOh my goodness, this is AMAZING!!! Pinned, yummed and selected as an Editor’s Pick feature on our upcoming Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop!
USS Crafty says
August 24, 2015 at 5:19 AMI need a slice! This looks soooooooo delicious! Thanks so much for linking up at the Submarine Sunday Link Party!
Navy Wifey Peters @ The Submarine Sunday Link Party
Miz Helen says
August 24, 2015 at 3:07 PMYour Peanut Butter Cheesecake looks fantastic! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
swathi says
August 24, 2015 at 10:31 PMLooks delicious thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning and tweeting.
Jann Olson says
August 26, 2015 at 12:42 AMOh my, this looks decadently divine! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Elaine Matthews says
August 26, 2015 at 9:42 AMThis looks amazing! I am featuring you tomorrow!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday! Hope to see you again this week! Pinned!
CJ Huang says
August 28, 2015 at 7:24 AMChocolate and PB – a timeless combo! I’m especially liking that drizzle on top. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and sharing this recipe with us – you’re featured this week on Five Friday Finds! I’m looking forward to what you share this week. 🙂