Keep the oven turned off for more of the best no bake cheesecake recipes like No Bake Oreo Cheesecake, No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake and No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake! No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake on a pretzel crust (say that five times fast) is one of my favorite summer recipes! This is the perfect dessert for those who want an easy no bake treat that’s not too sweet. The salty, crunchy pretzel crust might just be my favorite part of the entire thing! However, I’m also a pretty huge fan of the rich chocolate and peanut butter no bake cheesecake filling. While you can eat it plain… it would be a shame not to dress this no bake cheesecake up a little bit with some toppings! My favorites include peanuts, pretzels, chocolate and whipped cream. Chocolate chips also work well!
Why we love this No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake:
No Bake: There’s nothing better than a good no bake cheesecake recipe (see some of my other No Bake Cheesecake recipes here)! No water bath, no long bake time, no oven preheating. Great for summertime when you don’t want to break a sweat in the kitchen. Flavor Combo: Salty pretzels, rich chocolate and plenty of peanut butter. I don’t know if there’s a flavor combo I love more than this one. 30 Minute: A rich, fluffy, decadent cheesecake that’s prepped in just half an hour? Yes, please!
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Ingredients Needed:
Pretzels: If you aren’t a fan of pretzels, you can always swap them with graham cracker crumbs. You’ll need 2 ½ cups crumbs to ½ cup butter. Chocolate: Use your favorite chocolate! Milk chocolate, dark chocolate or even white chocolate all work just fine. Cream: Heavy whipping cream can NOT be swapped. You need it to create the best stiff peaks that make the filling so fluffy and amazing! Butter: I like to use unsalted butter since the pretzels are already so salty. Vanilla Peanut Butter: Any brand works well! I do not recommend natural peanut butter for this recipe because it tends to be thinner and the cheesecake will not hold up as well. Powdered Sugar: Don’t swap this with any other kind of sugar. The texture of it is needed to create the cheesecake filling. Cream Cheese: I recommend using regular cream cheese, not low fat! Low fat cream cheese won’t create the same thick consistency because it is higher in water content. Peanuts: An optional topping, but adds great crunch.
How to make No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake on a Pretzel Crust
Take a look at how quick and easy this recipe is! For more detailed ingredient notes and step by step instructions, scroll down to the recipe card.
For the crust, combine pretzel crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
In a medium bowl, combine chocolate and ½ cup cream. Melt in the microwave in 15-20 second intervals, stirring well each time. Set aside to cool slightly. Mix the sugar, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Add melted chocolate and beat until combined.
Beat 1 cup cream to form stiff peaks. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture, spread into the crust and chill until set.
How to store No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake on a Pretzel Crust
This no bake chocolate peanut butter cheesecake will stay fresh for about 5-7 days in the fridge! Just make sure to keep it stored in an airtight container.
Can I freeze No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake on a Pretzel Crust?
Yes! Freeze this chocolate peanut butter cheesecake in an airtight container for up to 3 months. When you’d like to serve it or just enjoy a slice, let it defrost in the fridge for a few hours.
Serving suggestions:
While this no bake cheesecake recipe is a divine dessert for after dinner, I’ve also enjoyed it in the afternoon with my Cold Brew Coffee. There’s never a bad time to enjoy something so scrumptious! See my tips on How to Make Whipped Cream — you can even use the chocolate or peanut butter variety to take it to the next level!
More No Bake Dessert Recipes You’ll Love:
No Bake Biscoff Cheesecake — for the cookie butter lovers! No Bake Lemon Raspberry Icebox Cake — light and fruity. No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake — another one for the peanut butter fanatics out there! Easy Cheesecake recipe — a vanilla no bake cheesecake that is perfect for topping however you like.
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