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    Home » Desserts

    Peanut Butter Brownie Cheesecake

    Published: May 15, 2017 · Updated: Aug 12, 2020 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Behold my peanut butter cheesecake with a chocolate brownie recipe.    A winning combination of both cheesecake and brownie.

    When baking a low carb and gluten free cheesecake you need to find a delicious alternative to the crushed biscuits that are used in the unhealthier versions.  I often used ground nuts for a crunch crumb base but had been thinking about using a brownie for a base.  Since peanut butter goes so well with chocolate it seemed the obvious choice for the cheesecake topping.

    peanut butter brownie cheesecake

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    Before I reach for the mixing bowls and switch the oven on, I have an image in my mind how I want the recipe to work out.  This was one of those recipes that did not disappoint and made me grin as I held it lovingly in my hands. The peanut butter brownie cheesecake is a no bake cheesecake so you need to be patient.  I left the cheesecake in the fridge overnight, then decorated it with some melted chocolate as I waved it under the Chief Taster’s nose for admiration.  

    peanut butter brownie cheesecake

    Peanut Butter Brownie Cheesecake

    This peanut butter cheesecake with a brownie crust has gone right into the top 3 cheesecake recipes in our house.  The Chief Taster will always complain if the base is not thick enough on a cheesecake.  By using a brownie base, these moans were melted away.

    peanut butter brownie cheesecake

    I had plans of cutting this peanut butter cheesecake into slices and freezing it, as I thought it would be too much for us to eat over a couple of days.  Who was I kidding?  I forgot that cheesecake makes a delicious weekend breakfast and did not account for the Chief Taster bearing down upon the cheesecake with a fork in his hand and a glint in his eye.  Is eating with intent an offence?  My cheesecake would like to press charges.

    peanut butter brownie cheesecake

    Low Carb & Gluten Free

    Although I normally estimate a cheesecake to be 8 slices, this will definitely be a 10-slice cheesecake due to the peanut butter cheesecake being fairly rich.  A small slice will be enough to delight your taste buds with the coconut flour chocolate brownie base being filling and satisfying.   Brownie and cheesecake are a winning combination and will definitely appear in another recipe later this year. 

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    Peanut Butter Brownie Cheesecake

    Angela Coleby
    A peanut butter brownie cheesecake on top of a chocolate brownie base
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Cooling time 5 hrs
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Cheesecake, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 Slices
    Calories 513 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Brownie Base

    • ¼ cup coconut flour
    • 4 eggs
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
    • ½ cup erythritol or sugar sweetener
    • ½ cup butter softened, unsalted
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder

    Cheesecake Topping

    • 1.5 cups peanut butter smooth
    • 16 oz cream cheese softened
    • ¼ cup erythritol or sugar sweetener
    • 1 cup cream whipping/double

    Instructions
     

    Make the brownie base

    • Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F degrees.
    • Beat the eggs and erythritol in a bowl until blended and light in colour.
    • Add the butter and mix until blended
    • Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until the mixture is smooth and is an even chocolate colour.
    • Place the brownie mixture into a greased, parchment line spring form cake tin (I use a 8 inch size)
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes until firm.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

    Make the Cheesecake

    • In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and erythritol together until the cream cheese is smooth.
    • Add the peanut butter and blend until the peanut butter colour is smooth and even throughout.
    • In another bowl, whip the cream until stiff.
    • Fold the cream into the peanut butter mixture.
    • Spoon on top of the brownie base then place in the fridge for at least 5 hours or overnight to set.

    Notes

    Makes 10 slices
    Nutritional Info per slice – 513 calories, 47g Fat, 16g Protein, 12g Total Carbs, 5g Fibre, 7g Net Carbs
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1SliceCalories: 513kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 16gFat: 47gFiber: 5g
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    1. Jan

      March 17, 2022 at 6:04 pm

      I am in the middle of making this for the first time, but found that when I added the softened butter, it didn't come together the way it should and was just a mixture with tiny bits of butter in it. How can I prevent this in the future? Would it better better to cream the butter and sugar, then add the eggs? Many thanks for any help you can provide.

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      • Angela Coleby

        March 17, 2022 at 6:54 pm

        I've had this before and it's usually when the butter is not soft enough. Creaming it with the sugar and then the eggs would work too.

        Reply
    2. tracy

      April 29, 2021 at 3:42 pm

      What did i do wrong? My brownie batter was running and dripped all over my oven and fire alarms going off 🙁
      Was there suppose to be more flour in batter? And it didn't rise either.
      disappointed

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        April 29, 2021 at 5:33 pm

        That's sad to hear. Did you use any substitutions?

        Reply
    3. Suzzy

      February 12, 2021 at 9:49 pm

      Have you ever tried to make the cheese cake part in the instant pot??

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        February 13, 2021 at 8:18 am

        No I haven't but it might work!

        Reply
    4. Donna

      February 01, 2021 at 7:05 pm

      Is it possible to use coconut sugar? I don’t care about the keto aspect just the gluten free aspect of it.

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        February 02, 2021 at 4:00 pm

        Yes you could.

        Reply
    5. Ashley

      August 24, 2020 at 6:58 pm

      Hi- I was looking to make this recipe, but am I supposed to use the powered or granulated erythritol? I see that you use it in both the brownie and the peanut butter topping.

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        August 24, 2020 at 7:08 pm

        You can use either. I find powdered has less of a gritty texture.

        Reply
    6. Dani

      April 03, 2019 at 8:46 am

      I, we, absoutely love your chocolate brownie cheesecake!!! Do you hace a carb and calorie count for your squar pan size?
      Your recepies ore fabulous!

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        April 03, 2019 at 9:47 am

        Glad you enjoy it! Do you mean the one with almond flour? The Nutritional Info per brownie - 499 Calories, 25g Fat, 11g Protein, 12g Total Carbs, 4g Fibre, 8g Net Carbs

        Reply
    7. Angelique Kocher

      September 30, 2018 at 8:32 pm

      Do you know how many this would make in cupcakes tins and the amount time to cook the brownies like that?

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        October 01, 2018 at 11:35 am

        ooh - great idea! I would guess about 8 cupcakes and would estimate about 30 minutes baking time. Let me know how it works out! And what time to come round to sample them 😉

        Reply
    8. Michele

      March 06, 2018 at 3:02 pm

      Does this freeze well

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        March 07, 2018 at 9:21 am

        Yes it does.

        Reply
    9. Danielle

      February 07, 2018 at 9:50 pm

      Could I use almond flour instead?

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        February 08, 2018 at 6:37 am

        Hi, yes you could but you would need to adjust the quantities.

        Reply
    10. pj

      May 15, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      Sounds absolutely amazing! Question: step 2 says to beat the eggs and erythritol, then step 3 says to add the eggs. Which is correct?

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        May 16, 2017 at 9:27 am

        opps! The second instruction should be the butter! Have corrected this now - thanks!

        Reply

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