Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with a chocolate chip cookie crust, packed with peanut butter flavor and topped with mini chocolate chips and M&M’s.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate chip cookies or graham crackers
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup mini M&M’s or other candy-coated chocolates
- 1/4 cup quick oats (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- In a bowl, mix crushed cookies or graham crackers with melted butter and peanut butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until creamy. Mix in the peanut butter until blended. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour the filling evenly over the cooled crust. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours or overnight to firm up.
- Just before serving, sprinkle mini chocolate chips, mini M&M’s, and oats over the cheesecake. Press gently to help them adhere.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother filling.
- Chilling the cheesecake overnight improves texture.
- If the top cracks, cover it with toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 110mg