CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER MOUSSE CHEESECAKE

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This no-bake cheesecake with distinctive layers of chocolate, peanut butter mousse and a silky ganache on top will take some time to assemble, but it's worth the effort to create a homemade dessert with grand-champion appeal-and definitely worth the wait. -JaNon Furrer, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 24 wafers)
1/4 cup butter, melted
MOUSSE LAYERS:
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
5 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 milk chocolate candy bar (3-1/2 ounces), chopped
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GANACHE:
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix wafer crumbs and melted butter. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan., In another bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and peanut butter until smooth; beat in confectioners' sugar. Fold in half of the whipped cream. Spread evenly over crust. Refrigerate while preparing the next layer., Place bittersweet and milk chocolates in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and milk; bring just to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Fold in remaining whipped cream. Spread evenly over peanut butter layer. Freeze 2 hours or until firm., For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature or until ganache thickens to a spreading consistency, stirring occasionally. Spread over cheesecake. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set. Remove rim from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Mary Rice
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This cheesecake is a must-try for any chocolate and peanut butter lover.


Kosena Yorke
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate and peanut butter together, but this cheesecake changed my mind.


26 JEFREE
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny.


Faisal Yaqoob
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This is the best chocolate peanut butter mousse cheesecake I've ever had. I highly recommend it!


SafiUllah Sagheer
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I would definitely make this cheesecake again. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


SM SOMRAT
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Overall, I thought this cheesecake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Umair haider Maqsood Ali
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake to set properly. I think I may have overbeaten the cream cheese.


Ashique Khalifo
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The crust was a little too crumbly for my taste, but the rest of the cheesecake was delicious.


Michelle May
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This cheesecake is really sweet, so I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.


Sihab Vai
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.


Amber Suleman
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I used dark chocolate for the mousse layer and it turned out really well. It gave the cheesecake a rich and decadent flavor.


Adam Stiff
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Sharell Martin
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I love the no-bake crust. It's so easy to make and it saves a lot of time.


Sarbony Akhter
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The mousse layer was so light and fluffy, and the cheesecake layer was creamy and rich. It was the perfect balance of textures.


Marlene Wilson
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of chocolate and peanut butter.