CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE
Family and friends always ooh and aah when I bring out this tempting cheesecake after holiday dinners! Filled with peanut butter and cream cheese and drizzled with chocolate in a fudge crust, it's a showstopper. -H.L. Sosnowski, Grand Island, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a microwave, melt butter and unsweetened chocolate; stir until smooth. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and eggs until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to batter and mix well. Stir in chopped chocolate. , Spread 1 cup into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Cover and refrigerate remaining batter. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 17-19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes; place in freezer for 15 minutes. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and sour cream; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread remaining brownie batter about 1-1/2 in. high around sides of pan, sealing to baked crust. , Pour filling into center. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until center is almost set. , For topping, combine sour cream and sugar; spread over filling to within 3/4 in. of edges. Return cheesecake to the oven; turn oven off and let stand for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. If desired, top with peanuts and drizzle with melted chocolate. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Fat 36g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
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Arthur Murombedzi
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Shayne Stoddard
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate and peanut butter together, but this cheesecake was surprisingly good.
Lillian Nkeiruka
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but it was still worth it. It's so delicious!
chhab bahadur basnet
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good.
ATUHAIRE CHRISTOPHER HIMZ
[email protected]I've never made a cheesecake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cheesecake turned out perfectly!
Arinaitwe Phiona
[email protected]This cheesecake is easy to make and always a hit.
Usman Tariq
[email protected]I love the chocolate and peanut butter combination. This cheesecake is a must-try!
Cailyn Self
[email protected]This cheesecake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Steph Jacobs
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.
Amumpiere Moreen
[email protected]This cheesecake is delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. The crust is also very good.
Ntale Juma
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.
as Baghdadi
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The chocolate and peanut butter flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy.