Description
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a rich and indulgent dessert, combining creamy peanut butter filling, a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, and a decadent chocolate chip topping. It’s a perfect treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add peanut butter and mix well.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour batter over crust and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until center is almost set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For added texture, you can swirl in more peanut butter or melted chocolate before baking. Garnish with extra chocolate chips or a drizzle of melted peanut butter for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes