Ingredients:
For the Crust:
2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Cheesecake:
Four packets (8 oz each) of cream cheese that has softened
1 cup smooth peanut butter
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups strawberry topping or preserves, warmed up
Instructions:
Prepare the Crust:
In a food processor, blend the graham crackers until you have about 2 cups of crumbs. Mix in the melted butter.
Press this mixture into a prepared springform pan, bringing the crumbs about 1 inch up the sides.
Bake the crust at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Make the Filling:
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
Add the sugar and flour, and mix on high for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream and vanilla. Mix on low speed until combined, then increase to high and mix for about 1 minute.
One at a time, add the eggs and stir just until combined.
Assemble and Bake:
Half of the cheesecake mixture should be poured into the prepared crust.
. Drizzle half of the strawberry topping over the cheesecake filling and swirl it with a toothpick.
Repeat with the strawberry topping after adding the remaining cheesecake filling. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Then, without opening the oven door, reduce the heat to 200°F and bake for an additional 50-55 minutes, or until the center slightly jiggles.
Turn off the oven and crack the door open slightly for 15 minutes to allow the cheesecake to cool down slowly.
Cool and Set:
After taking the cheesecake out of the oven, let it to cool fully on a wire rack.
. Chill it in the refrigerator overnight.
Serve:
Before serving, top the cheesecake with additional whipped cream, strawberry topping, and chopped peanuts.
Enjoy this playful yet sophisticated Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake!
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy peanut butter, sweet strawberry jelly, and rich cheesecake in this Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake. It’s a unique twist on a classic sandwich turned into a decadent dessert. Enjoy every delicious bite!