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pb&j cheesecake

(2 ratings)
DOUGHMOM avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lindsay Dougherty
@DOUGHMOM
MAPLE SHADE, NJ

This sounds like a strange mixture, but it is so good. If you like PB&J sandwiches, you will love this. It is fairly simple to make and perfect for parties.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Now this is a cheesecake that even the kiddos will love! It's quick, easy and full of flavor ... our kind of recipe!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 12 servings
prep time 25 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pb&j cheesecake

  • 2 can
    crescent rolls
  • 2
    8 oz. bricks cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c
    whipped peanut butter
  • 2 c
    sugar, divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    vanilla extract, divided
  • 1 c
    strawberry preserves
  • 1 stick
    butter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 c
    peanuts, crushed (optional)
  • non-stick cooking spray

How To Make pb&j cheesecake

  • 1
    Unroll 1 can of crescent rolls in a greased 9x13 casserole dish. Using gentle pressure, spread out dough so it covers the bottom and about 1/2" around the sides. Pinch seams together with your fingers until all pieces are sealed. Set aside.
  • 2
    Using a mixer on low speed, combine softened cream cheese, peanut butter, half of the sugar and half of the vanilla extract in a large bowl.
  • 3
    Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent rolls in the casserole dish, leaving about 1/4" around the edges.
  • 4
    In a small bowl, mix strawberry preserves with a fork to break up any large pieces. Spread preserves over the cream cheese mixture.
  • 5
    Unroll and spread out the second can of crescent rolls over top of the strawberry preserves. Gently tuck edges down along the sides of the dish. Set aside.
  • 6
    Melt stick of butter and whisk in second tbsp. of vanilla extract, cinnamon and second cup of sugar.
  • 7
    Spread sugar mixture over top of the crescent roll. Bake in 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes until top is brown and bubbly. If using crushed peanuts, remove during the last 10 minutes of baking and sprinkles nuts over the top.
  • 8
    Let cool for 20 minutes then cover with foil and refrigerate for 4-6 hours before serving.
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