NO-BAKE PB&J SANDWICH CHEESECAKE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



No-Bake PB&J Sandwich Cheesecake image

If you love PB&J, you'll love this giant no-bake cheesecake. Strawberry jelly gelatin and peanut butter cheesecake are sandwiched between not one, but two peanut butter cookie crusts.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 9h55m

Yield 9 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound peanut butter cookies
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
One 1/4-ounce package unflavored powdered gelatin
1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 cup peanut butter powder, sifted
1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
One 1/4-ounce package unflavored powdered gelatin
One 3-ounce box strawberry gelatin
1 cup strawberry jelly

Steps:

  • For the crust: Spray the inside of a 9-inch springform pan that is at least 2 1/2 inches tall evenly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Put half of the cookies and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt into a food processor and process until the cookies are broken down to fine crumbs. Add 3 tablespoons of the melted butter and pulse until just combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
  • Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, then freeze while you make the cheesecake mixture.
  • For the peanut butter cheesecake: Combine the gelatin with 2 tablespoons water in a small microwave-safe bowl and set aside to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter powder, sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla and salt and beat on medium-high speed until incorporated and smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Microwave the gelatin, stirring as needed, until melted, about 30 seconds. Add the gelatin to the cream cheese mixture and beat on medium-high speed to combine, about 30 seconds. Pour the cream cheese-gelatin mixture into the springform pan and smooth out the top. Tap the pan a few times on a flat tabletop to release any air bubbles in the cheesecake. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate while you make the strawberry jelly.
  • For the strawberry jelly: Pour 1 1/2 cups water a medium saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over top. Let sit until the gelatin is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the strawberry jelly and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, whisking occasionally, just until the gelatin and jelly dissolve, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the strawberry gelatin powder top whisk until dissolved.
  • Pour the gelatin mixture into a large bowl and use a spoon to scoop away any bubbles on the surface. Refrigerate, stirring every 10 minutes, until the gelatin just begins to thicken and is the consistency of thin fruit jelly, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Pour the thickened gelatin mixture over the cheesecake. Refrigerate until the gelatin is almost completely set, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the remaining 8 ounces cookies and 1/4 teaspoon salt into a food processor and process until the cookies are broken down to fine crumbs. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter and pulse until just combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
  • Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top of the gelatin and gently press it into a smooth layer. Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

Stephanie Lafler
[email protected]

This cheesecake was amazing! It was the perfect combination of creamy, peanut buttery, and jelly-licious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ejaj ejaj
[email protected]

I had some trouble getting the cheesecake to set. I think I might have overbeaten the cream cheese. Overall, it was still a good cheesecake, but I would try to be more careful next time.


Richie
[email protected]

This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Maca Guiwasa
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of peanut butter and jelly, but I loved this cheesecake! The cheesecake was light and fluffy, and the PBJ filling was sweet and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


michelle jacob
[email protected]

This cheesecake was amazing! It was the perfect dessert for my son's birthday party. All the kids loved it.


Shahd Salama
[email protected]

I had some trouble getting the cheesecake to set, even after refrigerating it for several hours. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Rashi Chandia
[email protected]

This cheesecake was a little too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less cream cheese next time.


Emmy Coblentz
[email protected]

I was really impressed with this cheesecake! It was creamy and delicious, and the PBJ filling was the perfect complement. I would definitely make this again for a party or potluck.


Basir wzr
[email protected]

This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I used chocolate chips in the crust and it added a nice extra flavor.


O Flo
[email protected]

I'm not usually a fan of no-bake cheesecakes, but this one was really good! The crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Cooking Fun
[email protected]

This cheesecake was amazing! It was the perfect combination of creamy, peanut buttery, and jelly-licious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Arman Khan136
[email protected]

I had some trouble getting the cheesecake to set. I think I might have overbeaten the cream cheese. Overall, it was still a good cheesecake, but I would try to be more careful next time.


Md Sajju Hossain
[email protected]

This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Melissa Nama
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of peanut butter and jelly, but I loved this cheesecake! The cheesecake was light and fluffy, and the PBJ filling was sweet and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Muhammad Afzal Mughal
[email protected]

This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I used strawberry jelly and it was the perfect flavor combination with the peanut butter and cheesecake.


Adham Ghraizi
[email protected]

I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cheesecake was creamy and delicious, and the PBJ filling was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Marta Jovanovic
[email protected]

This no-bake PBJ sandwich cheesecake was a hit with my family! The combination of peanut butter, jelly, and cheesecake was perfect, and the graham cracker crust added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.