Description
Delightful Cheesy PB&J Cheesecake marries classic comfort with gourmet flair, blending creamy cheesecake, nostalgic peanut butter, and sweet raspberry jam. Cheesecake enthusiasts will savor this playful dessert that brings childhood memories to elegant life.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups strawberry topping or preserves, warmed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F (165C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with light greasing.
- Crush graham crackers and blend thoroughly with melted butter, creating a uniform mixture. Press firmly into the pan’s bottom, ensuring an even base. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, and flour until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, blending seamlessly into the creamy mixture.
- Introduce eggs individually, gently folding and mixing after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Stream heavy whipping cream into the batter, stirring until just integrated.
- Carefully transfer the cheesecake filling over the cooled graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until the center exhibits a subtle wobble. Switch off the oven, leaving the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for gradual cooling.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to achieve optimal setting and flavor development.
- Prior to serving, warm strawberry preserves and generously spread across the cheesecake’s surface.
- Slice and present this luxurious dessert, showcasing the harmonious blend of rich peanut butter and sweet jelly flavors.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese and natural peanut butter to create a lighter, healthier cheesecake without compromising taste.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by avoiding overmixing eggs and using a water bath during baking for gentle, even heat distribution.
- Experiment with different fruit preserves like raspberry or grape to customize the jelly topping and create unique flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg