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Peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake. A mouthwatering chocolate biscuit base with chocolate chips & peanut butter all finished with a chocolate ganache!
Folks I am mighty proud of this indulgent, sweet and creamy mouthwatering peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake!
If like me there’s not much you love more in the world than the combination of chocolate and peanut butter you will love this chocolate peanut butter cheesecake recipe.
I mean what could be more delicious than combining chocolate and peanut butter?
And then making an amazing cheesecake?
Not only that this is a reduced fat and lighter version peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake dessert.
I've used lower fat ingredients. But it's still indulgent and wickedly creamy!
I made a few batches of this chocolate cheesecake to check the consistency was right. So I've had quite a lot of cheesecake making in my kitchen recently.
It's just as well this chocolate cheesecake is freezable otherwise it would be so tempting to eat more than one portion at a time!
But no, as soon as it's made portions are cut and then put into the freezer, in individual containers. That way temptation is removed.
As you can imagine the freezer is now filled with this peanut butter cheesecake.
Great for having a cheesecake ready for entertaining!
And lucky for anyone who comes to visit soon!
Why Is This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake On a Healthy Food Site?
Neil, isn't this a “healthy” food site?
Yes it is. Mainly.
Rememberwe follow the 80/20 rule here.
That means we eat healthily for the majority of the time, we have regular exercise routines and we treat ourselves accordingly.
And today we are treating ourselves to this beautiful peanut butter cheesecake creation!
To Make This Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake You May Need…
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Equipment
- Quick-Release Springform Cake Tin
- Food processor
- Wire baking rack.
- Saucepans
- Measuring spoons
- Kitchen scale
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring jug
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe
You'll not need to serve this chocolate peanut butter cheesecake with any accompaniments. It stands out all by itself!
I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe
A reduced fat lighter version peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake dessert which is still indulgent and wickedly creamy!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time3 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Pudding
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 653kcal
Author: Neil
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the base:-
- 300 g reduced fat chocolate sandwich biscuits broken up
- 75 g unsalted butter softened
For the filling:-
- 400 g low fat soft cream cheese
- 4 medium eggs
- 100 g soft light brown sugar
- 200 g reduced fat smooth peanut butter
- 120 ml reduced fat double cream
- 100 g dark chocolate chips
For the topping:-
- 300 ml reduced fat double cream
- 400 g plain chocolate broken into pieces
Decoration:-
- 20 g dark chocolate chips
Metric - US Customary
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 160C Fan.
To make the base:-
Grease the inside of a 25cm quick-release springform cake tin and line the base with baking parchment / greaseproof paper.
Blitz the chocolate sandwich biscuits and butter together in a blender or food processor to form a breadcrumb consistency.
Press this mixture into the base of the tin to make an even layer. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes and prepare the filling.
To make the filling:-
Put the soft cheese, eggs, sugar, peanut butter and cream into a blender or food processor and blitz to a creamy, evenly mixed consistency, then stir in the dark chocolate chips.
Pour the mixture over the hardened biscuit base and then place in the centre of the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the top feels set and dry, browned a little but not burnt.
Remove and set the tin on a wire rack to cool, don’t worry that the filling mixture will drop a little, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
To make the topping:-
Pour the cream into a saucepan, heat the cream gently until steam is coming off the top. Do not allow the cream to boil, then remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the broken up plain chocolate until it has melted completely.
When the chocolate ganache has cooled but not set pour the mixture over the top of the cooked cheesecake (that is still in the tin) and put aside for a few minutes to allow the ganache to settle.
Decorate the top of the ganache evenly with the dark chocolate chips and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
When serving, cut the cheesecake into 12 equal slices. It's best to freeze any leftover which helps to avoid the temptation of having more than one slice! Although the cheesecake will last about 3 – 4 days just refrigerated.
Nutrition
Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.3g | Protein: 16.9g | Fat: 47.2g | Saturated Fat: 23.5g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 399.2mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 33.7g | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 2.5mg
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 653Calories from Fat 425
% Daily Value*
Fat 47.2g73%
Saturated Fat 23.5g147%
Cholesterol 139mg46%
Sodium 399.2mg17%
Carbohydrates 47.3g16%
Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugar 33.7g37%
Protein 16.9g34%
Calcium 280mg28%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
