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: 1 1/2 cups (about 10-12 graham crackers, finely crushed)
- Sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g), melted
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- Cream cheese: 24 ounces (3 packages, 680g), softened
- Peanut butter: 1 cup (240g), creamy
- Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Eggs: 3 large
For the Jelly Topping:
- Grape jelly or strawberry jam: 1 cup (240g)
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 2 tablespoons
Equipment
- Springform pan: 9-inch
- Mixing bowls: For combining ingredients.
- Electric mixer or stand mixer: For mixing the filling.
- Spatula: For spreading the filling and topping.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.
- Saucepan: For preparing the jelly topping.