Description
This No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a creamy, decadent dessert that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and cacao butter in a smooth, fluffy filling atop a crunchy peanut and almond flour crust. Perfect for those seeking an indulgent treat without turning on the oven, this vegan-friendly cheesecake uses vegan gelatin and is sweetened naturally.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz salted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cup sweetener
- 1/2 cup raw cacao butter
- 1 cup peanut butter powder
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp Vegan Gelatin
- 3 oz cold water
Crust
- 2/3 cup peanut flour or peanut butter powder
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sweetener
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut butter mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine salted butter, heavy cream, and sweetener over medium heat. Heat until the mixture becomes bubbly, then add raw cacao butter and peanut butter powder. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is completely smooth. Once combined, refrigerate this mixture for at least 2 hours to allow it to chill and thicken.
- Dissolve gelatin and prepare filling: While the peanut butter mixture chills, dissolve the vegan gelatin in cold water according to package instructions. Whip the cream cheese until fluffy and light in texture. Gradually fold in the dissolved gelatin and then incorporate the chilled peanut mixture until the filling is evenly combined and smooth.
- Make the crust: In a separate bowl, combine peanut flour or peanut butter powder, almond flour, butter, and powdered sweetener. Mix until the ingredients form a sticky, pressable dough. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan to create an even base for the cheesecake filling.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the prepared peanut butter cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly to cover the crust completely.
- Chill and set: Place the assembled cheesecake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 8 hours or preferably overnight to ensure the cheesecake sets firmly before unmolding and serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the peanut butter powder and cacao butter are fully melted and incorporated smoothly to avoid graininess in the filling.
- If vegan gelatin is unavailable, agar-agar powder can be used as a substitute following package instructions.
- Use a springform pan to make removing the cheesecake easier without damaging the structure.
- Sweetener quantities can be adjusted based on your preferred sweetness level or dietary needs.
- Chilling times are essential to achieve the proper firmness and texture of the cheesecake.
