No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake - one amazing cheesecake that is no-bake and perfect for peanut butter lovers! Chocolate crust, silky smooth peanut butter filling and whipped cream topping make this no-bake dessert a real treat.
NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE
It's the National Cheesecake Day!!! If you are new to my blog, you may not know that I am a HUGE fan of cheesecake. Our favorites include my Instant Pot Cherry Delight Cheesecake. So gorgeous! It's my very favorite dessert and also the very first one I learned how to make. It's the first dessert I served to my Hubby back in the day when we were still dating. It's the dessert I make for special occasions. If you do not feel like turning on the oven, you will love this no-bake version: creamy, luscious peanut butter filling on a chocolate crust and whipped cream topping. This No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake is very easy to make and perfect for your next get-together!
HOW TO MAKE NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE?
- Prepare the crust and press into 8" springform pan.
- Make cheesecake filling in a food processor (the best way to get a smooth texture for no-bake cheesecakes).
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Make whipped cream and spread on top of chilled cheesecake.
- Slice and serve.
I also used my very favorite chocolate crust. It doesn't require pre-baking. It has four ingredients (graham crackers, cocoa powder, butter and chocolate) that you mix together, press into the pan and chill. It will harden and it will create the perfect base for the cheesecake filling.
MORE CHEESECAKE RECIPES:
Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
How to make a perfect cheesecake
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Ingredients
!for the crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ½ Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 Tablespoons butter , melted
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
for the filling:
- 8 oz package of cream cheese , softened to room temperature
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- ¾ cup granulated (white) sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 8 oz container of whipped topping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
for the whipped cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
!to make the crust:
- Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 8" springform pan. Set aside.
- Place graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder and in a food processor and process until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add the chocolate and process until the chocolate is broken into very small pieces. Add the melted butter and process until the crust comes together.
- Scrape the crust into the prepared pan and press onto the bottom.
- Place the pan in the fridge and chill while making the filling.
!to make the filling:
- Place cream cheese in a food processor. Process until smooth. Add peanut butter, both sugars and vanilla and process until everything is well combined. Scrape the mixture into a medium mixing bowl.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping (or cream) with a rubber spatula, until no streaks remain in the mixture.
- Scrape the mixture over the crust. Smooth out the top with an offset spatula.
- Cover the pan with a plastic wrap, making sure it doesn't touch the surface of the cheesecake.
- Place the cheesecake in a fridge and chill for at least 6 hours.
!to make the topping:
- Whipp the cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Spread over chilled cheesecake.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Erin says
Has anyone told you your comment form has gotten a little weird? Or maybe it's just me!
And cheesecake with frosting on top! YES! Or sweetened whipped cream. Whatever. It's all good! 🙂
Holly Waterfall says
So smart to go no-bake with this one!! Definitely too hot for that. this looks amazing! beautiful pics!
Tara says
What an elegant cheesecake!! It looks so delicious and psst....I want your dishes NOW!!!
katie says
you had me at cheesecake... LOVE cheesecake!
Shaina Wizov says
Your cheesecake looks stunningly perfect. Not to mention, I LOVE the plate you used too!
Liz says
Haha...about no skinny recipes! I've had people come to my blog and be disappointed to find desserts! What the heck? 2/3 of my children love pb desserts and they're the ones who like cheesecake, too (the other needs to mature his palate ASAP!). I will have to treat them to your gorgeous creation!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Allie!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Allie!
Aimee Shugarman says
Go big or go home, I love it!!!! This is a gorgeous cheesecake, PINNED!!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Aimee! And thank you for pinning!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Aimee! And thank you for pinning!
WillCookForSmiles says
Peanut butter cheesecake simply rocks!! Love that it's "no bake!"
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks so much!
Lisa Longley says
Go big or go home, ha! LOVE this!! Pinned!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thank you, Lisa!
Cate says
No Skinny Recipes, hahaha. That's great! Well I'm glad you went big b/c this looks incredible! And no bake - what a great summer dessert! We had similar ideas to go with PB cheesecake - PB is the best!! Happy Cheesecake Day!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks so much, Cate!
Lisa and Anna says
I love cheesecake too! Especially no bake with peanut butter!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, girls!
Roxana says
Oh Anna, So happy you went big with this cheesecake! If you ask me, that's how a cheesecake sound be! Rich, smooth and screaming with flavor. And peanut butter with a chocolate crust? You can't go wrong with that!
Thanks for joining us!
CrunchyCreamySw says
THANK YOU so much for organizing this event, Roxana! So much cheesecake love - I want them all! 🙂
Becca says
That crust...I NEED!! This is gorgeous, Anna!
CrunchyCreamySw says
It's my favorite, Becca! Thank you!
Heather @FrenchPress says
can I just say I love that this is no-bake that and it it just gorgeous
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Heather!
Carolyn says
Okay, I had to laugh at the go big or go home. My treats are sugar and gluten-free, but they sure ain't skinny, so I get that! 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Carolyn!
Sue says
I do love peanut butter AND cheesecake, so this is a win-win for me! YUM!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Sue!
grandbabycakes says
This looks so lovely and creamy!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Jocelyn!
wearenotmartha says
There's so much cheesecake awesomeness everywhere today and I love it. I definitely need to try a no bake cheesecake- this one looks so great!
Sues
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Sues!
Katerina Petrovska says
WOW! This looks fabulous! Such a beauty!!!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Kate!
Lindsay says
I love that one of your survey questions was about skinny recipes and they said no! I feel like my readers would say the same. 🙂 I LOVE this cheesecake! PB + no bake = happiness!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Exactly! Thanks, Lindsay!