Description
A rich, creamy no-bake cheesecake layered with luscious chocolate and peanut butter flavors, featuring a buttery chocolate cookie crust for a decadent dessert experience.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 20 cookies)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
6 oz (170g) semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
¼ cup chopped peanuts (optional)
Chocolate shavings or drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Chill in the refrigerator.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks using an electric mixer.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated.
- Divide the filling evenly into two bowls. Stir melted chocolate into one half to create the chocolate layer.
- Spread the chocolate peanut butter mixture evenly over the chilled crust. Then spread the plain peanut butter mixture on top, creating two distinct layers.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
- Before serving, sprinkle chopped peanuts and chocolate shavings or drizzle on top, if desired.
Notes
Use gluten-free chocolate cookies to make this cheesecake gluten-free.
Swap the chocolate layer for white chocolate or add caramel for variations.
Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
Reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping can lighten the recipe.
Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; do not reheat.
Freeze wrapped tightly for up to 1 month; thaw overnight before serving.
For clean slices, dip a sharp knife in hot water and wipe dry before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cheesecake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
