Description
A decadent dessert featuring a rich brownie base topped with a creamy peanut butter cheesecake layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared springform pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
- Spread the peanut butter cheesecake mixture over the cooled brownie layer in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set.
- To serve, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding chocolate chips to the brownie layer before baking.
- You can also substitute the creamy peanut butter with crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- You can reduce brown sugar slightly if you prefer a less sweet brownie base.
- Add ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts as an optional topping for texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg