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Elegant White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

A creamy, dreamy cheesecake combining white chocolate and peanut butter for a rich and velvety texture, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup of unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.33 cups ⅓ cup of sugar
For the Filling
  • 16 oz 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups 1 cup of creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cups 1 cup of powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz 8 oz white chocolate, melted (and then cooled)
  • 1 cups 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
For the Topping
  • Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
  • Shaved white chocolate (for garnish)

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a 9-inch springform pan and mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press this mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden. Set it aside to cool.
Cream the Cheese
  1. In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add Peanut Butter and Sugar
  1. Mix in the peanut butter and powdered sugar until everything is harmoniously combined.
Incorporate Vanilla and Chocolate
  1. Add the vanilla extract and the melted white chocolate (make sure it’s cooled). Mix until fully blended.
Whip the Cream
  1. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold this whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
Combine and Chill
  1. Pour the peanut butter filling over the cooled crust. Smooth the top and then refrigerate it for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Add the Finishing Touches
  1. Once your cheesecake is set, decorate the top with whipped cream and sprinkle shaved white chocolate.

Notes

Make ahead of time for best flavor. Can use nut butter substitutes. For neat slices, dip knife in hot water when cutting.