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No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Delicious No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake That's Pure Bliss

This No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a creamy, dreamy dessert that brings joy without the fuss of baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Swap with gluten-free cookies for a gluten-free version.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted for optimal mixing.
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Let it reach room temperature to avoid lumps.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Opt for a smooth variety for best results.
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Adjust quantity to match your sweetness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Don’t skip this aromatic addition.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Choose heavy cream with at least 35% fat content.
Optional Toppings
  • Hot Fudge Drizzle on top for an extra indulgent touch.
  • Melted Peanut Butter Enhances the peanut butter flavor.
  • Whipped Cream Consider sweetening slightly for balance.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Crush chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs.
  2. Melt unsalted butter in the microwave for about 30 seconds, then mix with cookie crumbs.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Beat cream cheese and peanut butter using an electric mixer until smooth.
  5. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  6. Whip heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cheesecake filling.
  7. Spread the cheesecake filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  9. Release the springform pan, garnish, slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature to avoid lumps. Ensure whipping cream is cold for best results. Press the crust firmly into the pan for sturdiness.

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