Pop's Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe
peanut butter, cream cheese, coco whip, chocolate crumble with shortbread crust • made by pop
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Make the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush the shortbread cookies into fine crumbs. In a bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with melted unsalted butter and sugar until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- 2
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the peanut butter and mix until fully combined. Gradually fold in the coco whip until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 3
Assemble the Cheesecake
Spread the peanut butter cheesecake filling over the cooled crust evenly. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 4
Chill
Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- 5
Serve
Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Slice and serve cold. Optional: Garnish with additional coco whip or chocolate shavings before serving.