The Ultimate Peanut Butter Carrot Cheesecake

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Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded carrot cake mix
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 containers of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese (16 oz total)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrot cake mix and melted butter. Mix well and press the mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes and let cool.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add in the creamy peanut butter and sugar, make sure to mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time while continuing to mix the batter.
- Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream. Mix well.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture into the cooled crust. Tap the pan gently to remove any air bubbles.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the cheesecake is set.
- Cool the cheesecake in the pan for at least 1 hour.
- Spread the whipped cream on top of the cheesecake.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.