Description
This No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a creamy, rich dessert that requires no oven! With a crunchy graham cracker crust and a smooth peanut butter filling, this easy-to-make cheesecake is perfect for peanut butter lovers. Top it with chopped peanuts and a drizzle of chocolate for an extra special touch. It’s a quick, delicious treat that’s sure to impress at any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
For the Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping (or whipped cream)
For Topping (Optional):
- Chopped peanuts
- Chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Pour the peanut butter filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Before serving, top with chopped peanuts and a drizzle of melted chocolate (optional).
Notes
- To make the cheesecake dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and whipped topping with dairy-free alternatives.
- You can swap graham crackers for Oreo crumbs or digestive biscuits for a different crust flavor.
- For a fun twist, add a layer of chocolate ganache between the crust and the filling!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg