Peanut Butter Caramel Cheesecake
This Peanut Butter Caramel Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for peanut butter lovers. Imagine a silky, creamy cheesecake topped with rich homemade caramel and crunchy roasted peanuts - a decadent treat that’s both sweet and slightly salty. Whether you’re baking for a celebration or indulging in a weekend dessert, this cheesecake will win everyone over.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Crust
- 300 g chocolate biscuits crushed
- 120 g unsalted butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 600 g cream cheese softened
- 200 g sugar
- 200 g sour cream
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Caramel Peanut Topping
- 200 g sugar
- 100 g unsalted butter cubed
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 200 g roasted peanuts unsalted
Instructions
Prepare the chocolate crust.
- Crush the chocolate biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until well combined.
Press into the pan.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into the base and slightly up the sides of a springform pan. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
Make the cheesecake filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
Bake the cheesecake.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly. Let it cool completely.
Prepare the caramel sauce.
- In a saucepan, melt the sugar over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in the butter until melted, then slowly add heavy cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add peanuts.
- Stir the roasted peanuts into the warm caramel sauce.
Top the cheesecake.
- Pour the peanut caramel mixture over the cooled cheesecake, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
Chill before serving.
- Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 627 kcal
Carbs: 56 g
Sugar: 43 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 11 g
Fat: 40 g
Servings: 12
Total Recipe Calories: 7,524 kcal
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
*As with all recipes, there are a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
