Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake

Peanut butter and jelly cheesecake combines the flavors of the childhood classic with the rich and creamy dessert. The perfect slice of nostalgia for any cheesecake or peanut butter lover!

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Rest Time10

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 479kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

For The Crust:

2 cups Graham Cracker crumbs
6 Tablespoons butter- melted

For The Cheesecake

4 8 oz pkg cream cheese softened
1 cup smooth peanut butter
¾ cup sugar
3 Tablespoons flour
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
3 eggs
1 ½ cups strawberry topping- or preserves warmed up

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Instructions

To Make The Crust

Add about 2 packages graham crackers into a food processor until you get about 2 cups of crumbs. Add melted butter and pulse until combined. Pour into he prepared springform and use the back of a spoon to pack down to form the crust. Take the crumbs up the sides of the pan about 1 inch.
Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.

To Make The Filling

In the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese and peanut butter for 3-4 minutes or until nice and smooth and there are no lumps. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
Add the sugar and flour. Mix on high for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Slowly, pour in the heavy whipping cream and vanilla and mix on low speed until combined then slowly increase the speed to high and mix for about 1 minute.
Add the eggs in last, one at a time, mixing just until the yolk disappears into the batter.
Carefully pour half the cheesecake batter in the prepared pan. Drizzle half of the strawberry topping over the cheesecake filling and use a toothpick to swirl. Pour over the remaining cheesecake filling, and repeat with the strawberry topping on top.
Place in the oven for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. After 15 minutes, without opening the oven door, reduce the heat to 200 degrees and bake for an additional 50-55 minutes or until the center slightly jiggles (it should resemble Jell-o, not look wavy like water)
Once the center is set, turn the oven off and slightly crack the oven door for about 15 minutes to allow the cheesecake to cool down slowly. (This is optional but will help avoid cracks in your cheesecake)
Once the 15 minutes are up, remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack. Then place in the refrigerator overnight until completely set.
Top with whipped cream, strawberry topping, and chopped peanuts and serve.

Notes

Keep leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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