[Nfb-idaho] Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe

[Sean Malone]

Hey I came across this recipe that I might even try it just because I do love cheesecake!

Sean
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
For the crust:
18 Oreo cookies, finely ground
4 Tbsp butter, melted
small pinch salt
For the filling:
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For topping:
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate
1 tsp shortening
1 cup crushed Butterfinger bars (or peanut butter cups)
Place one oven rack in the middle position, with one rack below. Preheat oven to 350. Place a 13×9 baking dish on the bottom rack and fill with water – this will act as our water bath.
In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the crust with a fork until evenly moistened. Lightly coat the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Pour the crumbs into the pan and, using the bottom of a glass, press the crumbs down into the base and 1-inch up the sides. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter on low speed for 1 minute until smooth and free of any lumps. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and continue to beat slowly until combined. Gradually add sugar and beat until creamy, for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the sour cream, and vanilla. Periodically scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beaters. The batter should be well-mixed, but not overbeaten. Pour the filling into the crust-lined pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Place on the top oven rack above the water-filled baking dish, bake for 1 hour. The cheesecake should still jiggle a little in the center (it will firm up after chilling), so be careful not to overcook. Let cool in pan for 30 minutes.
Chill in the refrigerator, loosely covered, for at least 4 hours. Loosen the cheesecake from the sides of the pan by running a thin metal spatula around the inside rim. Un-mold and transfer to a cake plate.
To make the drizzle, microwave the chocolate and shortening in 30-second intervals until melted. Drizzle over the cooled cheesecake and top with crushed peanut butter candies before serving.

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