Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Whipped Marshmallow and Bananas.
I’m setting the first bad example of 2015.
Or the really great example?
I’ve only been waiting FOREVER AND A DAY to share this cheesecake with you.
Because we, um, ate it on… Thanksgiving. Yeah.
I wasn’t feeling pumpkin pie and wanted something different. Like something not filled with chocolate. Crazy.
It was definitely a risky move but GAH. This is so good. It was a bit strange eating peanut butter cheesecake after turkey and stuffing, but in the days that followed? This was the most popular breakfast, lunch and snack. It was gone in two days.
It was nearly impossible to not share it with you before the holidays, but I really felt like this was a January dessert. A wintery dessert, if you will. An I-ate-too-many-cookies-and-chocolate-in-December dessert.
Plus I figured that with the peanut butter (protein) and banana (fruit), I could swing it as being a balanced nutritious cake because that’s how I do.
Yeah I know.
So the cheesecake. It’s like the inside of a peanut butter cup. Super fluffy and sweet and peanut buttery. Otherwise known as heaven.
Also: the crust is made with peanut butter cookies. Freaking peanut butter cookies. Wait. Freaking peanut butter cookies MIXED with butter.
Uh huh.
I don’t know who I think I am.
The marshmallow frosting adds the best fluffy topping – but whipped cream would work in a pinch. I mean, the marshmallow is ideal, and I always want to do a full on faceplant into the mixer while making the fluff, but whipped cream may cut the sweetness a bit. If you need that type of thing.
I feel that the bananas need no explanation, but since I’m super annoying and wordy I shall give one. Bananas and peanut butter just go together. The flavors here mesh so well, that it’s like you can’t ever imagine NOT eating peanut butter with marshmallow and banana. I can get behind that.
Oh oh.
You can also swap out the peanut butter cookie crust for a chocolate crust or add some hot fudge on top to complete that perfect combo. Or… if you’re just not a chocolate person (uh what? I know this exists but it does not compute.) – then this is the best dessert for you.
No chocolate anywhere!
Unless you want.
How does one stay out of this cake?
Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Marshmallow Frosting and Bananas
Ingredients
crust
- 2 cups crushed peanut butter cookies
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
cheesecake
- 3 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
marshmallow frosting
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- freshly sliced bananas for serving
Instructions
crust
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Stir together the peanut butter cookie crumbs and melted butter, then press it into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, until it’s just slightly set. Let cool completely.
cheesecake
- In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add in the peanut butter and sugar, then beat on medium speed until combined and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl when needed. Beat in the vanilla extract, then beat in the eggs one at a time until just combined. Pour the cheesecake mixture into the crust, smoothing out the top. Place the pan on a baking sheet.
- Bake the cheesecake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Remove and let cool completely. Refrigerate overnight.
marshmallow frosting
- To make the frosting, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar in a heat-proof bowl, preferably the bowl of your electric stand mixer. Place over top of a double-boiler that contains simmering water, and whisk constantly for 3-4 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and the egg whites are slightly warm. Immediately remove the bowl and place it on your stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beating slow at first and gradually increasing the speed to high. Beat for 6-7 minutes until glossy and thick, then beat in vanilla extract for another minute until combined.
- Pile the frosting on top of the cheesecake before serving (an hour or two ahead of time is okay). Serve with fresh bananas.
Notes
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96 Comments on “Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Whipped Marshmallow and Bananas.”
This foes look like heaven x
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This does look like heaven x
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This sounds delicious!!
This sounds delicious!!
Ohhhhhh man. Pass me a slice?
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Loving this! I am sadly that person that doesn’t do chocolate. I will destroy anything with peanut butter though so this is perfect for me.
I so appreciate this cheesecake. Especially the whipped marshmallow. MMMM
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Whipped marshmallow? Plus all those other yummy things? Um yes.
I made this last weekend and it was amazing. Unfortunately i couldn’t find pre-made peanut butter cookies anywhere, so I used ‘healthy’ chocolate sandwich cookies for the crust, and left off the marshmallow topping – still fantastic. Thank you!
omgaslkdjf – did i die and go to heaven?!?!
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Every aspect of this desert is drool worthy!
I’m so excited to try this recipe. So delicious! So inspirational!
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Gosh, I just want to face plant into the fluffy marshmallow frosting!!!!!
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Think I shall make this for my boyfriend on Valentine’s Day! He’s obsessed with peanut butter (and so am I).
My birthday isn’t until April but I’m pretty sure I’ve found what “cake” I want for it. This one. OMG.
Ha! I did a similar cheesecake for Christmas, but mine had a choc. PB crust (Newman’s own cookies). I ‘lightened’ up the cake with whipped cream, and added chocolate mousse frosting dollops to the top. Love the marshmallow frosting & bananas—qualifies as breakfast in my book.
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Yum!! This looks incredible!! I’ve been trying so hard to eat healthy, but one little piece doesn’t hurt, right? Pinning!
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This looks sooo good! Wished the post was published right before the holidays. I would’ve loved to have made this for everyone.
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Just wanted to say thank you for this great inspiration. Have made peanut butter cheesecake too many times, but have never thought about bananas and marshmallow frosting. And this is purely genius!!!!
Have made this over the weekend. Everyone LOVED it!!!!!! You are welcome to hop over to take a look: http://ohsweetday.com/2015/01/peanut-butter-cheesecake-with-marshmallow-frosting-and-bananas.html
Cheers!
Baaaaabe. That last shot. HOT DAMN.
Holy crap! That is ridiculous (in the best possible way). I must make this immediately!
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Incredible! I’ve made this twice now, and both times it came out perfect. I used graham crackers for the crust. This is one of those recipes where you make it for a party and think “well now I’m screwed because they’re only going to want me to bring this from now on.” Good problem to have though :-) I will say that the frosting makes a ton, more than I could use. I cut it in half and still got decent coverage, for what it’s worth. Thank you for your awesome recipes!
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this is lovely :-) swapped peanut butter for nutella and it still tastes great. thanks for the awesome recipe!
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Wow awesome blog. Thanks Again. Really Great.