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Rice Krispie Cheesecake

Finally, a cheesecake that really pops!

food

Rice Krispie Cheesecake

Finally, a cheesecake that really pops!

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup butter, melted

Peanut Butter Layer

  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 4 ounces butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts

Chocolate Crunch Layer

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate
  • 2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal

Steps

Crust

  1. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
  2. Add graham cracker crumbs to a large bowl and pour in melted butter. Stir to combine.
  3. Pour mixture into pan and press into a single layer. Chill until next step is completed.

Peanut Butter Layer

  1. In a large bowl, add peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar and milk. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Fold in peanuts. Spread mixture over graham cracker layer and return to fridge to chill.

Chocolate Crunch Layer

  1. Add chocolate to a large bowl.
  2. Heat heavy cream in a pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Pour over chocolate and let sit for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Stir until a ganache forms. Add crisp rice cereal and mix until combined
  4. Spread chocolate mixture over peanut butter layer and chill for 2 hours.