Description
This White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake offers a luscious combination of creamy peanut butter and sweet white chocolate atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfectly smooth and rich, this dessert is ideal for special occasions or holiday celebrations. It features an easy no-bake method with an optional quick bake of the crust for added texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
- Bake the crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to set it, then remove and allow it to cool completely at room temperature before adding the filling.
- Melt white chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue beating until fully combined. Mix in the melted white chocolate thoroughly.
- Whip cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, taking care not to overbeat. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter and white chocolate mixture to keep the filling light and airy.
- Assemble cheesecake: Pour the filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Set the cheesecake: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight until it is fully set and firm.
Notes
- For added decoration, garnish with shaved white chocolate, crushed peanuts, or a drizzle of melted peanut butter before serving.
- To make a no-bake version, skip baking the crust and instead freeze it for 15 minutes before adding the filling.
