Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake is a delightful twist on the classic sandwich, transforming it into a rich and creamy dessert. This cheesecake features a luscious peanut butter filling, a graham cracker crust, and a sweet jelly topping. Let’s dive into the details to create this mouthwatering dessert!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- Graham cracker crumbs:Â 1 1/2 cups (about 10-12 graham crackers, finely crushed)
- Sugar:Â 1/4 cup (50g)
- Butter:Â 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g), melted
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- Cream cheese:Â 24 ounces (3 packages, 680g), softened
- Peanut butter:Â 1 cup (240g), creamy
- Sugar:Â 1 cup (200g)
- Vanilla extract:Â 2 teaspoons
- Eggs:Â 3 large
For the Jelly Topping:
- Grape jelly or strawberry jam:Â 1 cup (240g)
- Lemon juice:Â 1 tablespoon
- Water:Â 2 tablespoons
Equipment
- Springform pan:Â 9-inch
- Mixing bowls:Â For combining ingredients.
- Electric mixer or stand mixer:Â For mixing the filling.
- Spatula:Â For spreading the filling and topping.
- Measuring cups and spoons:Â To measure ingredients accurately.
- Saucepan:Â For preparing the jelly topping.