Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cheesecake
Indulge in a decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cheesecake that’s bound to impress at any gathering. This delightful dessert features a rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter filling swirled together atop a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for both novice and experienced bakers, this cheesecake is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. With its irresistible flavor and smooth texture, it’s an ideal choice for celebrations or simply treating yourself after a long day. Make it ahead of time, chill overnight, and enjoy the compliments you’ll receive when you serve this show-stopping sweet treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- ½ cup melted butter
- 8 oz chocolate cream cheese
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chocolate chips (for swirling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, blend chocolate cream cheese, peanut butter, and remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Fold in heavy cream and chocolate chips until just incorporated.
- Pour half the batter into the crust; swirl in melted chocolate before adding the rest of the batter on top. Create swirls with a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Allow cooling before refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg