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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake


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    List of Ingredients




    1 cup ground toasted unsalted peanuts
    1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
    1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    3 tablespoons butter, melted

    1 cup peanut butter
    2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
    1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
    1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
    2 tablespoons cornstarch
    2 large eggs
    1/4 cup sour cream
    1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips, melted
    2 cups water
    Whipped cream to decorate
    Chocolate curls to decorate

    Recipe




    Prepare crust, set aside. To make crust, combine peanuts, brown
    sugar, cocoa, and butter in a small bowl. Press into a 7-inch
    springform pan, covering bottom and 1 inch of sides.

    Using an electric mixer, blend peanut butter, cheese, sugars, and
    cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a
    time, and blend in sour cream. Pour in melted chocolate and blend
    on low speed until thoroughly mixed. Pour batter into crust. Cover
    with 2 layers of paper towels, top with foil, and crimp along edge
    to seal. Pour water into pressure cooker. Insert steam basket.
    Prepare foil harness out of heavy-duty foil or use a string
    turkey-lifter. Place pan in harness and lower into cooker. Loop
    top of harness into a handle. Secure lid. Over high heat, develop
    steam to high pressure. Reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook
    22 minutes. Release pressure according to manufacturer's directions.
    Remove lid. Lift pan from cooker and place on wire rack. Refrigerate
    at least 4 hours. Remove cover. Decorate with whipped cream and
    chocolate curls.

    Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

 

 

 


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