Description
This No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a creamy, easy-to-make dessert featuring a rich peanut butter filling and a buttery graham cracker crust. With minimal prep time and no baking required, this is the perfect treat for any occasion! Top it with chocolate chips or drizzle some caramel for extra indulgence. Make this cheesecake in just 15 minutes and let it chill for a decadent dessert everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust. Place in the fridge to set.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until combined.
- Spread the filling evenly over the prepared crust.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours until set.
- Optional: Before serving, sprinkle chocolate chips on top or drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prepare the cheesecake the day before and let it chill overnight for the best texture.
- Toppings: Add chocolate chips, a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce, or crushed peanuts for a crunchier topping.
- Substitutions: Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture or swap graham crackers for your favorite cookie crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake, easy cheesecake, peanut butter dessert