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Peanut Butter Cheesecake
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Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a classic United States dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Butter, Peanut Cookies, Gelatine Leafs, Ricotta, Peanut Butter, Golden Syrup, Milk, Double Cream, Light Brown Soft Sugar and Peanut Brittle, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

If you enjoy authentic United States cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Banana Pancakes.

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Ingredients

  • Butter50g
  • Peanut Cookies175g
  • Gelatine Leafs5
  • Ricotta500g
  • Peanut Butter175g
  • Golden Syrup175g
  • Milk150ml
  • Double Cream275ml
  • Light Brown Soft Sugar2 tblsp
  • Peanut BrittleCrushed

Step-by-Step Instructions

15 steps

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Step 1

Oil and line a 20cm round loose- bottomed cake tin with cling film, making it as smooth as possible.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a pan.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Crush the biscuits by bashing them in a bag with a rolling pin, then stir them into the butter until very well coated.

Step 4

Press the mixture firmly into the base of the tin and chill.

Step 5

Soak the gelatine in water while you make the filling.

Step 6🥄 Mix

Tip the ricotta into a bowl, then beat in the peanut butter and syrup.

Step 7

Ricotta has a slightly grainy texture so blitz until smooth with a stick blender for a smoother texture if you prefer.

Step 8

Take the soaked gelatine from the water and squeeze dry.

Step 9

Put it into a pan with the milk and heat very gently until the gelatine dissolves.

Step 10🥄 Mix

Beat into the peanut mixture, then tip onto the biscuit base.

Step 11

Chill until set.

Step 12

To freeze, leave in the tin and as soon as it is solid, cover the surface with cling film, then wrap the tin with cling film and foil.

Step 13

To defrost, thaw in the fridge overnight.

Step 14✨ Serve

To serve, carefully remove from the tin.

Step 15🥄 Mix

Whisk the cream with the sugar until it holds its shape, then spread on top of the cheesecake and scatter with the peanut brittle.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Peanut Butter Cheesecake carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, peanut cookies can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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