Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake

A Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake sounds delicious! Here’s a recipe to try:

Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup heavy cream

For the jelly topping:

• ½ cup grape jelly (or your favorite flavor)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Prepare the Crust:
   • In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
   • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
   • Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
3. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
   • Add the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
   • Mix in the sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
   • Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
4. Bake:
   • Bake the cheesecake for 55-65 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
   • Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
   • After cooling, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Prepare the Jelly Topping:
   • Gently warm the jelly in a small saucepan over low heat until it becomes pourable.
   • Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, spread the jelly evenly over the top.
6. Serve:
   • Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and transfer to a serving plate.
   • Slice and serve chilled.

Enjoy your Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake! If you have any tweaks or special ingredients you like, let me know!