Peanut butter and jam cheesecake recipe

Peanut butter and jam cheesecake

Peanut butter is the star ingredient in this moreish no-bake cheesecake recipe. It's a clever twist on the perennial sandwich combo, with a crunchy digestive biscuit base, nutty soft cream filling and a drizzle of strawberry jam to finish. Start this recipe the day before to allow the cheesecake to set.

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  • Serves 12
  • 20 mins to prepare plus chilling
  • 396 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 100g butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
  • 200g digestive biscuits
  • 400g reduced-fat soft cheese
  • 200ml double cream
  • 100g smooth peanut butter
  • 80g icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract​
  • 100g strawberry jam
  • 80g roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped

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Each serving contains

Energy
1645kJ 396.0kcal
20%
Fat
29g
high42%
Saturates
16g
high78%
Salt
0.4g
medium6%
Sugars
16g
medium17%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 25.5gProtein 7.0gFibre 1.5g

Method

  1. Lightly grease and line the bottom of a 18cm loose-bottomed cake tin. Put the biscuits in a food processor and blitz until sandy in texture, then stir in the butter. Spoon into the prepared cake tin; pack down and level with the back of a spoon. Chill for 20 mins, or until firm.
  2. Meanwhile, put the soft cheese, double cream, peanut butter, icing sugar and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and whisk until it’s thick and holds a soft peak well. Spoon over the base and level out with a spoon. Allow to set in the fridge for 8 hrs, or ideally overnight.
  3. Whisk the jam in a small mixing bowl to loosen it up. Remove the cheesecake from the tin and place on a serving plate. Spread the jam all over the top, encouraging it to cascade down the sides, then scatter over the peanuts to serve.
  • Tip: The cheesecake will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Top with the jam and peanuts just before serving

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