How to Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Baking a Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a delicious and decadent dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Here's a recipe to help you get started:

Ingredients:

For the crust: - 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs - 1/3 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling: - 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened - 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 4 eggs - 1/2 cup sour cream - 1/2 cup heavy cream

For the topping: - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips - 1/2 cup heavy cream - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter - 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the chocolate graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until fully combined.

3. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set it aside to cool.

5. In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

6. Add the granulated sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, and beat until fully combined.

7. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

8. Mix in the sour cream and heavy cream until fully combined.

9. Pour the filling mixture into the cooled crust.

10. Bake the cheesecake for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly.

11. Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature before removing it from the pan.

12. For the topping, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it starts to simmer.

13. Remove the saucepan from the heat, then add the chocolate chips and peanut butter.

14. Stir the mixture until it's smooth and fully combined.

15. Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the cooled cheesecake, then sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top.

16. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2-3 hours, or until it's fully chilled.

17. Serve and enjoy your delicious chocolate peanut butter cheesecake!

Note: If you want to make this recipe even more decadent, you can also drizzle some extra melted peanut butter or chocolate sauce over the top of the cheesecake before serving.