Description
This No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a creamy, decadent dessert combining rich cream cheese and smooth peanut butter on a chocolate sandwich cookie crust. Perfect for those looking to skip the oven, this recipe is easy to make and garnished with whipped cream and hot fudge for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 30 chocolate sandwich cookies (with cream filling)
- 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 3 8-ounce blocks (24 ounces total) (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (268g) creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup (85g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups (296ml) heavy whipping cream
Garnish
- Hot fudge, for garnish
- Melted peanut butter, for garnish
- Whipped cream, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until they form a fine crumb, ensuring the cream filling is included to add richness.
- Mix and Form Crust: Stir the melted butter into the cookie crumbs with a fork until all crumbs are moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill this crust to set while preparing the filling.
- Make the Filling Base: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the room temperature cream cheese and creamy peanut butter together until smooth and well combined.
- Add Sweetness and Flavor: Mix in the powdered sugar until the mixture is creamy and smooth, followed by the vanilla extract for added depth of flavor.
- Incorporate Whipping Cream: Slowly add the heavy whipping cream to the mixture while continuing to mix. Beat until stiff peaks form, meaning the mixture is firm and will hold its shape when the mixer is lifted.
- Assemble Cheesecake: Spread the peanut butter cheesecake filling evenly into the prepared crust in the springform pan. Chill the assembled cheesecake for at least one hour to allow it to set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, optionally garnish the cheesecake with whipped cream, hot fudge, and melted peanut butter for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Beating the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form is essential for a stable, airy cheesecake texture.
- Chilling the crust before adding filling helps it to hold shape and adds firmness.
- This cheesecake requires no baking, making it suitable for warm weather or quick preparation.
- You can substitute the chocolate sandwich cookies with gluten-free cookies to make the crust gluten-free if desired.
