Description
Indulge in the decadent harmony of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with this irresistible Peanut Butter and Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake. Each velvety slice tantalizes your taste buds, making it perfect for any occasion?from festive celebrations to cozy nights in. Delight your guests and elevate your dessert game with this show-stopping treat that?s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ? cups graham cracker crumbs
- ? cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ? cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ? cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl and press into the bottom of a springform pan for the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and peanut butter; mix until smooth.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix cocoa powder with hot water until smooth. Fold this chocolate mixture into half of the cheesecake batter.
- Pour half of the plain batter into the crust. Dollop spoonfuls of chocolate batter on top, then pour remaining plain batter over. Use a knife or skewer to create swirls.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set with a slight jiggle in the center. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg