I know, I understand. I have flooded you with cheesecake recipes and I still have more! This peanut butter cheesecake combines my favorite things. Start with the oreo crust. Use the regular oreos or peanut butter filled oreos. Both are awesomely delicious. Top your peanut butter cream cheese filling with an unforgettable semisweet chocolate drizzle. Add peanuts or peanut butter cups as the final touch. the possibles are endless! #peanuts #cheesecake #reeses
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Peanut Butter Cheesecake
This peanut butter cheesecake combines my favorite things. Start with the oreo crust. Use the regular oreos or peanut butter filled oreos. Both are awesomely delicious.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Adjust Servings: 8
Calories: 490
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 18 Oreo cookies finely ground
- 4 Tbsp butter melted
- small pinch salt
For the filling:
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For topping:
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 tsp shortening
- 1 cup unsalted peanuts or 1 cup crumbled peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Place one oven rack in the middle position, with one rack below. Preheat oven to 350. Place a 13×9 baking dish on the bottom rack and fill with water – this will act as our water bath.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the crust with a fork until evenly moistened. Lightly coat the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour the crumbs into the pan and, using the bottom of a glass, press the crumbs down into the base and 1-inch up the sides. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter on low speed for 1 minute until smooth and free of any lumps. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and continue to beat slowly until combined. Gradually add sugar and beat until creamy, for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the sour cream, and vanilla. Periodically scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beaters. The batter should be well-mixed, but not overbeaten. Pour the filling into the crust-lined pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Place on the top oven rack above the water-filled baking dish, bake for 1 hour. The cheesecake should still jiggle a little in the center (it will firm up after chilling), so be careful not to overcook. Let cool in pan for 30 minutes.
- Chill in the refrigerator, loosely covered, for at least 4 hours. Loosen the cheesecake from the sides of the pan by running a thin metal spatula around the inside rim. Un-mold and transfer to a cake plate.
- To make the drizzle, microwave the chocolate and shortening in 30-second intervals until melted. Drizzle over the cooled cheesecake and top with crushed peanuts or peanut butter cups before serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 490kcal (25%) | Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) | Protein: 10g (20%) | Fat: 35g (54%) | Saturated Fat: 16g (80%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 115mg (38%) | Sodium: 400mg (17%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 24g (27%) | Vitamin A: 750IU (15%) | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 100mg (10%) | Iron: 1.4mg (8%)
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This really does osund so good. Can’t wait to give this a go. Thanks for sharing.
Simon
You are welcome Simon. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Enjoy!
This looks so yummy! My boyfriend would love this. Must add this to my baking list! Thanks for sharing this week at Dishing It & Digging It!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Give yourself permission to do something just for you This week! Enjoy!
I have also been on a cheesecake binge lately. Is it a summer thing? This particular one looks pretty amazing Marilyn. The addition of the Oreos takes it over the top. Lots of sweet inspiration here to pin and share.
You are so kind Mary! I think any day is a cheesecake day. I wish I could esat it more often! Thanks for commenting.
I love peanut butter anything! Sounds fabulous!
Thank you April! This is finger licking good.
This looks delish, Marilyn, but I’m still obsessed (ie, ruined) over that creme brulee waffle you just posted, so it’s hard to think about anything else!!
Seriously, Thanks for sharing with us on Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
You are welcome Mollie. If it is any consolation I still have 182 photos from past catering gigs to post. At two a week I will die before they all post!
Your cheesecake turns out gorgeous every time, you are definitely the queen of cheesecake. I will be making this and sneaking a few slices into my kale box! In my defense; peanut butter and chocolate are my favorite combination and they don’t stick around long in our house! LOL I need my share. LOL
I hear you Nikki! That is why I started my own kale box!
My hubby would LOVE this! We are a peanut butter and cheesecake loving family! Thanks you for sharing at the Family Joy linkup!
I hope you enjoy it Rachel.
You pretty much had me at Oreo crust. I love cheesecakes, it’s like biting into a piece of a cloud, except it’s full of deliciousness. Now I’m hungry, haha.
I sure hope you to get a chance to have a piece of heaven!
I love that this has an oreo crust! It sounds absolutely incredible! Thanks for sharing at #SmallVictories linkup! Pinning to try later…:)
Thanks Danita! I hope you like it!
One can never have too many cheesecake recipes. I always have room for one more 😉
Thanks for partying with us on #FridayFrivolity
How about 10 more? ????
Oh Marilyn – you got me with peanut butter cups – my favorite – I am thinking of trying this for our Independence Day party – that way I won’t be tempted to eat the whole thing myself. thanks I am pinning and printing the recipe too – I found you at #FridayFrivolity today
Glad you like it! That is a great party!
Hi Marilyn, I love cheesecake and peanut butter! I would never have thought to put the tow together though. A recipe I will be pinning for future reference!
xx
Thank you! I am glad you like it.
Yum! This looks so good! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday! Visiting from Twelve On Main!
Thank you Sara! BTW… I love your blog. I am a silent lurker..
Marilyn, this looks fabulous! I think I just might make it for this weekend’s festivities! Thank you for sharing with us at #SimplifyWednesdays !
Oh please do! Let me know how it works out!
WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO ME, WOMAN?!?! Again, you have me wanting to reach through the screen. PINNED!! Thanks for sharing with us at #MMBH. We are so thankful to have you as a part of our community. 🙂
XO
-Dean
You are so sweet Dean. I only have about 50 more… (I used to bake these for catering).
Well this looks Heavenly! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for Crafts, Recipes, and Tips and Tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
I sure will Jess!
Gorgeous presentation and you are the Queen of Cheesecakes!
Thank you Sandra!
Not only does this sound good, it looks gorgeous! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Thank you Helen. As always I love sharing at your party!
my daughter makes this and we love it She surprises us all and there is never a piece leftover. Thanks for sharing
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I am happy to find another cheesecake lover! Glad to hear.
I love cheesecake, so keep sharing. I really want to make an oreo crust! #sharethejoylinky
Oreo crust is easy. food processor or hit with a rolling pin!
Marilyn, your desserts always looks so decadent and delicious! This one is no exception. Pinning and saving for sure. Thank you for sharing on Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party. Have a great week!
You are very welcome Cristina. Thanks for visiting.
You are killing me here, another delicious cheesecake recipe. You are amazing.
Hugs,
Bev
Thank you Beverly! It is always nice getting positive feedback.
Hi Marilyn! Popping over from Snickerdoodle Sunday to say thank you for linking up and tempting me with this recipe!! Pinned and shared. Have a super week!
Thank you Laurie! Enjoy your week!
Oh my gosh, this sounds absolutely scrumptious! I also love the combination of peanut butter and Oreo’s. Hey, I wonder if they will ever make that flavor? I will have to check out your other cheesecakes now. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Susan they do! I used them in the recipe. You can get them at Amazon if you can’t find them in your local store. Good luck!
This cheesecake looks super delicious Marilyn!
Thank you so much Ilka!
You can flood me with as many cheesecake recipes as you want! Especially if they involve peanut butter! Lol! Looks delicious, as always! 🙂
Thanks Martie. I used to make these for churches and catering. I have lots of images!
What a beautiful dessert. Oreo crust sounds amazing. I have some grandkids that would love this..better get the recipe and be ready.
Oh yes. This combo was meant to share!
I’m loving the sound of the Oreo crust on this cheesecake!
You are not doing my waistline any favours with all your amazing treats you keep publishing Marilyn!
I know Ingrid. When I m posting, I am not eating!
AWESOME cake!!
PB cheesecake is always sooooooooo delicious, and yours look very tempting Marilyn!
I m still dreaming of your Halva Cheesecake! Thanks Winnie.
This looks delicious, Marilyn. Pinning. Thanks for sharing your recipes and tips with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday.
You are welcome Beverly! You are always so diligent in sharing and commenting. Much appreciated! Enjoy your week!