Peanut Butter Cheesecake Slice (Print Version)
Thick and creamy peanut butter cheesecake, ideal for sharing at any celebration or cozy night in.
# Ingredients:
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24 oz cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
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1 cup peanut butter
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1 cup yogurt
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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2/3 cup sugar or pure maple syrup or xylitol for sugar-free
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optional crust of choice
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 350 F. Fill any baking pan halfway with water, and place it on the oven’s lower rack.
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Bring cream cheese and peanut butter to room temperature. Beat all cheesecake ingredients in a blender or food processor just until smooth. Do not overbeat to avoid air bubbles.
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Spread the mixture into a springform pan with an optional crust.
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Place on the middle rack above the water-filled pan. Bake for 30 minutes without opening the oven door.
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When baking time is up, turn off the oven without opening the door. Leave the cheesecake in the closed oven for an additional 5 minutes.
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Remove the cheesecake from the oven. Let it cool at least 20 minutes before refrigerating. Chill for at least 5 hours or overnight to allow it to firm up.
# Notes and Tips:
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Make sure the cheesecake cools gradually to prevent cracks.