PEANUT BUTTER & CHOCOLATE CHIP LAYERED CHEESECAKE

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I make this cheesecake many times!! My family love it the creamy sweet cheese with peanut butter.

Provided by Sylwia Wojdyla Ohlrich

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/3 c plus 1 cup sugar, divided
1/3 c hershey's cocoa
1/2 stick butter or margarine, melted
2 pkg (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cartons (8 ounces each) sour cream
3 eggs
1 c milk chocolate chips, divided
1 c peanut butter chips, divided
1/2 tsp shortening ( do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 325 F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar. cocoa and melted butter in medium bowl. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom and about 1 1/2 inches up side of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Bake 8 minutes; Cool slightly.
  • 2. Increase oven temperature to 350 F. Beat cream cheese, remaining 1 cup sugar and vanilla with electronic mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add sour cream; beat on low speed until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Do not overbeat.
  • 3. Pour 2 cup filling into prepared crust. Reserve 1 tablespoon each milk chocolate chips and peanut butter chips for drizzle. Sprinkle remaining milk chocolate chips and peanut chocolate chips evenly over filling. Carefully spoon remaining filling over chips.
  • 4. Bake about 1 hour or until center is almost set. Remove from oven. Using knife, loosen cheesecake from side of pan. Cool on wire rack 30 minutes. Remove sides of pan; cool 1 hour.
  • 5. Combine shortening and reserved milk chocolate chips and peanut butter chips in small microwave bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Drizzle over cheesecake; over and refrigerate al least 4 hours. Cover and refrigerate leftover cheesecake.

Jabeer Niazai
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!


Yaron
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I loved this cheesecake. The chocolate flavor really balances out the peanut butter.


Farjana Zaman
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I love how this cheesecake is not too sweet. It's the perfect dessert to enjoy after a meal.


Ujjen khadka
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


M Saif Shahid
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This cheesecake is so delicious! I can't wait to make it again.


Zeeshan Ramzan
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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.


Leen Canales
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This cheesecake is so easy to make. I love that I don't have to bake it in a water bath.


Stan Tackett
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I love the chocolate chip cookie crust on this cheesecake. It adds a nice crunch to the creamy filling.


Eduardo Olivos
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This cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. It literally melts in your mouth.


Jnrfrank Sanday
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I've tried many different cheesecake recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Anya Golero
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This cheesecake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special dinner party, but it's also easy enough to make for a casual get-together.


Levison Banda
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I made this cheesecake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Bakooze Jessy
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I love how this cheesecake is both rich and refreshing. The peanut butter and chocolate flavors are a perfect match.


fardin hasan
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This was my first time making a cheesecake and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake was creamy and decadent.


Hamidullah Zadran
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


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