Description
Creamy Philadelphia cream cheese meets nostalgic PB&J Cheesecake in this dreamy dessert. Childhood memories blend seamlessly with gourmet sophistication, inviting you to savor each luscious, playful bite of pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar
Garnish and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (160 grams) strawberry or grape jelly
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water (to thin, if needed)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with melted butter and sugar, pressing firmly into a springform pan. Bake at 325F for 10 minutes, creating a golden, crisp base, then allow to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sugar until velvety smooth. Incorporate creamy peanut butter, tangy sour cream, and rich vanilla extract, blending until uniform in texture.
- Introduce eggs one at a time, gently folding into the mixture, ensuring each is fully integrated without overmixing to maintain a luxurious, silky consistency.
- Transfer the luscious filling onto the prepared crust, spreading evenly with a spatula. Position the pan in a water bath and bake at 325F for approximately 50 minutes, watching for a slight wobble in the center.
- After baking, crack the oven door open and let the cheesecake rest for one hour, allowing it to cool gradually and prevent surface cracking.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, enabling it to set and develop a dense, creamy texture.
- Warm the jelly with a splash of water to create a spreadable consistency. Delicately drizzle and spread the jelly across the chilled cheesecake’s surface.
- Slice and serve chilled, revealing a decadent dessert that marries nostalgic flavors of peanut butter and jelly in an elegant cheesecake form.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie dessert option.
- Create a smoother texture by ensuring cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps and achieve a silky consistency.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing eggs and using a water bath during baking, which helps distribute heat evenly and maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg