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Elegant Plum Peanut Butter Cheesecake

A creamy and delicious cheesecake featuring the delightful flavors of plums and peanut butter, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a treat at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
For the filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cups fresh plums, pitted and diced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the topping
  • 0.5 cups fresh plums, sliced
  • 2 tbsp honey (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Fold in the diced plums and lemon juice.
Baking
  1. Pour the filling over the crust in your springform pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  2. Bake for about 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
  3. Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serving
  1. Top with sliced plums and honey before serving. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

You can use canned plums in a pinch, but make sure to drain them well. This cheesecake tastes better after a day in the fridge. For a chocolate variation, swap out some of the peanut butter for chocolate spread.