Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake

 

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!

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