Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 24 Oreo cookies (whole, for crust)
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or sour cream
Garnishes (optional)
- Chopped Oreo cookies
- Melted peanut butter drizzle
- Chopped peanuts
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, then mix them with melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form an even crust. Chill it in the fridge while preparing the filling.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next. Finally, fold in heavy cream or sour cream for that silky texture.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared Oreo crust and smooth the top evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center slightly jiggles.
- Cool and chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to develop the perfect firmness and boldness of flavor.
- Garnish and serve: Top with crushed Oreos or a drizzle of melted peanut butter before slicing and serving to add extra texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing: Overbeating the batter can incorporate too much air, causing cracks in the cheesecake.
- Use room temperature ingredients: This ensures a smoother batter and even baking.
- Wrap the pan: Use foil to cover the springform pan if baking in a water bath to prevent leaks.
- Don’t open the oven door: Opening it too often can cause temperature fluctuations and cracks.
- Chill thoroughly: Proper chilling enhances flavor and texture dramatically.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free Oreo option)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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