Description
A quick and easy recipe for a delicious peanut butter caramel cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust.
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, about 10 oz
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pinch salt, optional
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup thick caramel sauce or dulce de leche
- 2 tbsp heavy cream, if needed to thin the caramel
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt, optional
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, optional
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Place the chocolate cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. Combine the crumbs with the melted butter and salt. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until fully combined.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream until medium-stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
- Fill the Cheesecake: Spoon the peanut butter filling onto the crust and spread it evenly. Tap the pan to remove air pockets.
- Add the Caramel Layer: Warm the caramel sauce if too thick, then pour it over the cheesecake filling. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Chill Until Firm: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Prepare the Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle over the caramel topping.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts and mini chocolate chips. Add whipped cream if desired and slice to serve.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight.
- Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water for clean slices.
- Reserve some caramel for drizzling over individual slices if preferred.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg