Description
Experience a dessert that is rich, creamy, and a hit at any gathering with this easy-to-follow Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cheesecake recipe!
Ingredients
- Graham Cracker Crust: Forms a crunchy and flavorful base for the cheesecake.
- Chocolate Cream Cheese: Adds richness and chocolate flavor depth.
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the cheesecake perfectly.
- Peanut Butter: Integrates beautifully for that nutty flavor.
- Eggs: Bind the ingredients together.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor of the cheesecake.
- Heavy Cream: Provides extra creaminess for a silky texture.
- Chocolate Chips: Adds a delightful chocolatey bite.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of the springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, blend chocolate cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter into the crust, swirl in melted chocolate, then add the remaining batter.
- Use a knife to create marble swirls. Bake for 50-60 minutes, let cool, and refrigerate.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- A water bath can help prevent cracks in your cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, chocolate dessert, peanut butter dessert