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January 25, 2026

This dreamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake features an Oreo crumb crust, creamy no-bake peanut butter cheesecake filling with chopped peanut butter cups folded in, all topped with a peanut butter ganache topping and a drizzle of peanut butter.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake cover
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Ingredients

Milk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

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To make the Crust

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Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray. Mix together the Oreo baking crumbs and melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan to form a crust. Refrigerate while making the filling.

To make the Filling

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Place the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric handheld mixer, starting on low and increasing to high speed, until smooth.
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Add the whipping cream and continue mixing, starting at low speed and increasing to high until the mixture is fluffy and whipped. Fold in the chopped peanut butter cups.
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Spread the filling over the prepared crust, smoothing out the top with a spatula. Cover and refrigerate while making the ganache topping.

To make the Ganache

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Place the semisweet chocolate, peanut butter, corn syrup, and vanilla extract in a heat-safe bowl. Heat the whipping cream to scalding and pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes before whisking briskly until smooth.
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Let the ganache cool to room temperature before pouring on top of the cheesecake (in the springform pan). Spread around into an even layer and then cover and refrigerate the finished cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. Top with a drizzle of melted peanut butter, if desired. Serve with whipped cream. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Oreo Crust Perfection 🍪
    Press Oreo crumbs firmly and evenly into the pan using the bottom of a measuring cup to create a compact, uniform base that won't crumble when slicing.
  • Cream Cheese Smoothness 🧈
    Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and beat until completely smooth before adding other ingredients to prevent lumps in your cheesecake filling.
  • No-Bake Set Strategy ❄️
    Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6-8 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set completely and develop maximum flavor complexity.
  • Peanut Butter Cup Technique 🍫
    Freeze peanut butter cups for 10 minutes before chopping to ensure clean, precise cuts and prevent them from crumbling during mixing.
  • Ganache Drizzle Mastery 💧
    Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag for the peanut butter drizzle to achieve professional-looking, consistent lines across the cheesecake surface.

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Knead Some Sweets

Hi, I'm Naomi! Recipe developer, food photographer, author, and baking enthusiast behind Knead Some Sweets.

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