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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

    Published: Mar 17, 2015 · Updated: Jul 8, 2020 by Neil 14 Comments

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    A slice of peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake on a plate in front of the rest of the cheesecake.
    This peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake is a piece of heaven. Indulgent, sweet and creamy. A mouthwatering chocolate biscuit base topped with delicious chocolate chips and peanut butter then finished with a velvety chocolate ganache! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #dessert #cheesecake #peanutbutter #chocolatechip

    Peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake. A mouthwatering chocolate biscuit base with chocolate chips & peanut butter all finished with a chocolate ganache!

    A slice of peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake being lifted from the rest of the cheesecake.

    Folks I am mighty proud of this indulgent, sweet and creamy mouthwatering peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake!

    If like me there’s not much you love more in the world than the combination of chocolate and peanut butter you will love this chocolate peanut butter cheesecake recipe.

    I mean what could be more delicious than combining chocolate and peanut butter?

    And then making an amazing cheesecake?

    A whole uncut peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake dessert on white plate on a slate with chocolate chips scattered around and a slice to cut the cake to the side.

    Not only that this is a reduced fat and lighter version peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake dessert.

    I've used lower fat ingredients. But it's still indulgent and wickedly creamy!

    I made a few batches of this chocolate cheesecake to check the consistency was right. So I've had quite a lot of cheesecake making in my kitchen recently.

    It's just as well this chocolate cheesecake is freezable otherwise it would be so tempting to eat more than one portion at a time!

    But no, as soon as it's made portions are cut and then put into the freezer, in individual containers. That way temptation is removed.

    As you can imagine the freezer is now filled with this peanut butter cheesecake.

    Great for having a cheesecake ready for entertaining!

    And lucky for anyone who comes to visit soon!

    A slice of peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake dessert on a plate with the rest of the cheesecake in the background.

    Why Is This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake On a Healthy Food Site?

    Neil, isn't this a “healthy” food site?

    Yes it is. Mainly.

    Remember we follow the 80/20 rule here.

    That means we eat healthily for the majority of the time, we have regular exercise routines and we treat ourselves accordingly.

    And today we are treating ourselves to this beautiful peanut butter cheesecake creation!

    To Make This Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake You May Need…

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    Equipment

    • Quick-Release Springform Cake Tin
    • Food processor
    • Wire baking rack.
    • Saucepans
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen scale
    • Wooden spoon
    • Measuring jug

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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe

    You'll not need to serve this chocolate peanut butter cheesecake with any accompaniments. It stands out all by itself!

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    A reduced fat lighter version peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake dessert which is still indulgent and wickedly creamy!
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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe

    A reduced fat lighter version peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake dessert which is still indulgent and wickedly creamy!
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time3 hrs
    Total Time3 hrs 30 mins
    Course: Pudding
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 653kcal
    Author: Neil

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • Quick-Release springform cake tin
    • Food processor
    • Wire baking rack
    • Saucepans
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen scale
    • Wooden spoon
    • Measuring jug

    Ingredients

    For the base:-

    • 300 g reduced fat chocolate sandwich biscuits broken up
    • 75 g unsalted butter softened

    For the filling:-

    • 400 g low fat soft cream cheese
    • 4 medium eggs
    • 100 g soft light brown sugar
    • 200 g reduced fat smooth peanut butter
    • 120 ml reduced fat double cream
    • 100 g dark chocolate chips

    For the topping:-

    • 300 ml reduced fat double cream
    • 400 g plain chocolate broken into pieces

    Decoration:-

    • 20 g dark chocolate chips
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 160C Fan.

    To make the base:-

    • Grease the inside of a 25cm quick-release springform cake tin and line the base with baking parchment / greaseproof paper.
    • Blitz the chocolate sandwich biscuits and butter together in a blender or food processor to form a breadcrumb consistency.
    • Press this mixture into the base of the tin to make an even layer. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes and prepare the filling.

    To make the filling:-

    • Put the soft cheese, eggs, sugar, peanut butter and cream into a blender or food processor and blitz to a creamy, evenly mixed consistency, then stir in the dark chocolate chips.
    • Pour the mixture over the hardened biscuit base and then place in the centre of the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the top feels set and dry, browned a little but not burnt.
    • Remove and set the tin on a wire rack to cool, don’t worry that the filling mixture will drop a little, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.

    To make the topping:-

    • Pour the cream into a saucepan, heat the cream gently until steam is coming off the top. Do not allow the cream to boil, then remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the broken up plain chocolate until it has melted completely.
    • When the chocolate ganache has cooled but not set pour the mixture over the top of the cooked cheesecake (that is still in the tin) and put aside for a few minutes to allow the ganache to settle.
    • Decorate the top of the ganache evenly with the dark chocolate chips and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
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    Notes

    When serving, cut the cheesecake into 12 equal slices. It's best to freeze any leftover which helps to avoid the temptation of having more than one slice! Although the cheesecake will last about 3 – 4 days just refrigerated.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.3g | Protein: 16.9g | Fat: 47.2g | Saturated Fat: 23.5g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 399.2mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 33.7g | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 2.5mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 653 Calories from Fat 425
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 47.2g73%
    Saturated Fat 23.5g147%
    Cholesterol 139mg46%
    Sodium 399.2mg17%
    Carbohydrates 47.3g16%
    Fiber 3.2g13%
    Sugar 33.7g37%
    Protein 16.9g34%
    Calcium 280mg28%
    Iron 2.5mg14%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      March 17, 2015 at 2:29 pm

      Oh good golly - this is...I just don't have words...I think peanut butter and chocolate is a marriage made in heaven - and this cheesecake ...this cheesecake is stunning ...majorly drool inducing...heck yes to indulging every now and then!
      Hope the weather is wonderful for y'alls trip!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        March 17, 2015 at 4:51 pm

        Hee hee, thanks Shashi. I had great fun making this, I'm glad you like it! 😀

        Reply
    2. Susie @ SuzLyfe

      March 17, 2015 at 4:29 pm

      I. Just. Died. This is Alex's dream. Like a giant PB cup but even better. I'm not a huge cheesecake person, but this would definitely convert me. I love the chocolate chips in there--crucial for texture (you know that I am a texture junky). Everything else I eat today will pale in comparison!
      SHAKE OF THE FIST SLASH SLOPPY DOG KISS

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        March 17, 2015 at 4:53 pm

        Lol, love it! Thanks Susie. Maybe you could make this for Alex's birthday or something like that? It's a winner! 🙂

        I think it would convert you too, because when you bite into the peanut butter center you just get that little soft crunch of those yummy chocolate chips. Nom Nom Nom 😉

        Reply
    3. Alexis@FItnancials

      March 17, 2015 at 5:44 pm

      My mouth is salivating from these photos. Thank you for that. Haha.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        March 17, 2015 at 7:35 pm

        Ha ha, thank you Alexis. I'm very happy that my pictures are having that effect. Can you imagine what it's like for real 😉

        Reply
    4. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      March 17, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      WOW is all I can say about this peanut butter and chocolate chip cheesecake Neil! I am definitely one to endorse the 80/20 rule and am glad you have something as naughty as this decadent cheesecake to share on the blog!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        March 18, 2015 at 5:39 am

        I'm so glad you like it Thalia, thank you.

        That's great that you are a follower of the 80/20 rule too. After all, we all deserve a little cake treat every now and then don't we?

        Personally I'd happily eat your cakes all day long, but then that just wouldn't be 80/20 rule would it? 😉

        Reply
    5. Anette

      March 16, 2016 at 8:09 am

      OMG! Just HAVE to try this one!!! The combination of cheesecake, chocolate, peanut butter AND "healthy"??!!? How is that even posible??!?

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        March 16, 2016 at 8:38 am

        Thanks for your comment Anette. 😀

        It's a delicious combination, but it's not healthy. It's only "healthier" than other variations I've had.

        If you read the https://neilshealthymeals.com/the-8020-rule/ section you'll see all about how you can have treats like this as long as you fit it into an 80/20 healthy living lifestyle.

        Reply
        • Anette

          March 16, 2016 at 8:58 am

          Well, I you can see I wrote "healthy" to point out that it is not all healthy ;o) And I get it; as long as you eat clean/healthy 80 % of the time, you can have your cake to. I like that idea!

          Reply
          • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

            March 16, 2016 at 11:14 am

            Hi Anette, thanks for your reply.

            Yes, you've absolutely got it there. Eat clean/healthy for 80% of the time and you "really CAN have your cake and eat it".

            I hope you find everything else here of use to you. Please feel free to subscribe. 🙂

            Reply
    6. Noni Robnett

      March 17, 2017 at 4:19 am

      I would like this recipe in US measurements.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        March 17, 2017 at 4:30 am

        Hi Noni, the conversion to US measurements is available on my Yummly page here :-

        http://www.yummly.uk/#recipe/Peanut-Butter-Chocolate-Chip-Cheesecake-1250179

        Thanks!

        Reply

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