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No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

24 Servings

Ingredients

  • 20 oreo type cookies
  • 1/4 stick butter 4 oz.
  • 2 8 oz. packages low fat cream cheese bars (room temp)
  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter like Smucker's All Natural
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cup heavy cream divided
  • 8 ounce dark chocolate 70% or higher Cacao, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Prepare the crust:
  • In a food processor, pulse the cookies until they turn into crumbs, add the melted butter and pulse until combined.
  • Prepare a large tart pan with removable bottom by spraying with cooking spray.  Add the cookie crumbs and press into the bottom to form a thin crust with your fingers.  Place in the refrigerator to firm up while preparing the filling.
  • Using a stand mixer, whip the cream cheese on high until smooth, scrape down sides of the bowl add peanut butter and mix again on high until well blended.
  • Add 1 cup heavy cream and whip again until it begins to slightly thicken.  Add the sugar and mix on high.  Taste for sweetness and adjust if needed.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared crust and place in refrigerator while you prepare the ganache topping.
  • Put the chopped chocolate in to a large glass or microwave safe bowl with the remaining cream.  Place in the microwave and cook for 1 minute 30 seconds.   Watch to make sure the cream doesn't boil over.   Leave the bowl in the microwave for 5 minutes with the door closed.
  • Remove the bowl and slowly whisk in one direction until even and smooth, keep mixing it will get smooth.
  • Let it rest for 5 minutes then pour over the top of the cheesecake and spread smooth.  Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours until ready to serve.  It is also good to freeze and remove just before serving.