Holiday Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Holiday Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert that perfectly marries the flavors of chocolate and peanut butter atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This indulgent cheesecake is an irresistible treat for any festive gathering or cozy night in, leaving everyone wanting more. With its stunning presentation and delectable aroma, it’s sure to be the star of your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until sandy. Press into the bottom of a springform pan; bake for 10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Stir in peanut butter and cocoa powder until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust, spreading evenly. Tap the pan gently to remove air bubbles.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight. Once set, remove from the pan and slice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg