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Oreo Peanut Butter Cheesecake

  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours (including chill time)
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking or No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Oreo Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a rich and indulgent dessert featuring a chocolatey Oreo crust, creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, and optional chocolate ganache topping. It’s the perfect treat for peanut butter and cookie lovers alike.

Ingredients

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  • 24 Oreo Cookies, finely crushed
  • 5 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch of Salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (for ganache)
  • Optional: 4 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped (for ganache)
  • Optional: Chopped Oreos or Mini Peanut Butter Cups for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Make the Crust: Mix Oreo crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes or chill for no-bake option.
  3. Prepare the Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, and salt.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Pour filling over the crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake for 50–60 minutes until center is just set. Cool gradually, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Finishing Touches: (Optional) Heat cream and stir in chopped chocolate for ganache. Spread over chilled cheesecake.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with chopped Oreos or peanut butter cups and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth filling.
  • No-bake version: Fold in whipped cream instead of eggs and skip baking.
  • Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts.
  • Store covered in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze for longer shelf life.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: oreo peanut butter cheesecake, peanut butter dessert, oreo cheesecake, no-bake cheesecake, chocolate peanut butter

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