Cheesecake - Peanut Butter

By shelliec

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 539 calories, 32 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 366 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1-1/2 cups crushed pretzels
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup peanut butter chips
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• TOPPING:
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped unsalted peanuts

Details

Servings 14
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 75mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine pretzels and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. spring-form pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Stir in chips. Pour over the crust. Return pan to baking sheet.
Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 15 minutes (leave oven on).

For topping, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, peanut butter and sugar; spread over filling. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake 5 minutes longer.

Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.