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Decadent Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe with Oreo Pretzel Crust Perfect for Parties

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A rich and creamy peanut butter chocolate cheesecake with a crunchy Oreo and pretzel crust, perfect for parties and indulgent treats.

Ingredients

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  • 24 Oreo cookies (regular, cream-filled) – crushed finely
  • 1 cup pretzels, roughly crushed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
  • 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Optional toppings: chopped peanuts or mini peanut butter cups, chocolate shavings or drizzle

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, pulse Oreos and pretzels until finely crushed but still textured. If no processor, crush in a ziplock bag with a rolling pin.
  2. Mix crushed Oreos and pretzels with melted butter and sugar until evenly coated.
  3. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  5. Add peanut butter and sugar, mixing until fully combined and creamy.
  6. Beat in eggs one at a time on low speed just until blended, avoiding overmixing.
  7. Fold in melted chocolate and sour cream with a spatula until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
  8. Pour filling over baked crust and smooth the top.
  9. Place springform pan on a baking sheet and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  10. Turn off oven, leave cheesecake inside with door slightly ajar for 1 hour to cool gradually.
  11. Remove from oven, run a knife around edges to loosen, refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  12. Before serving, add optional toppings like chopped peanuts, mini peanut butter cups, or chocolate drizzle.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps and cracks. Mix eggs slowly to prevent overmixing. Cool cheesecake gradually in oven with door ajar to prevent cracks. Chill overnight for best texture and flavor. If cracks appear, cover with whipped cream or chocolate ganache. Let cheesecake sit at room temperature 15-20 minutes before slicing for easier cuts.

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