Peanut Butter Cheesecake

update February 2024

This is a no bake, sugar free, cheesecake. I have added 2 more options for the base of this cheesecake. Makes approx. 10 small mason jars or 1 6″ spring form pan. This recipe can be doubled to make a 9″ spring form pan as well.

Crust (original)

3/4 cup total (almond, coconut, flax flour) I use 1/4 cup of each but any combination will work.
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
2 Tbsp butter

Mix together until incorporated. Press into 10 small jars for individual servings or use a small (6-8″) spring form pan.

2nd crust option Mint Chocolate Cheesecake this has a nice chocolate base that also works well for this recipe.

3rd option (See photos below)This one I have just tried and used recently. Can be done in jars as above or in a spring for pan. If doing in jars I make and cut into small squares and put pieces on bottom,(just drop in) the filling will sink in and around. Using 8-10 large soft medjool dates, remove pits, and place flat on wax or parchment paper. Put another piece on top, and with a rolling pin roll out to form 1 solid piece of date. Spread thinly with natural peanut butter, sprinkle with crushed nuts (optional) I have been using cashews, and drizzle with Make your own Chocolate (only need to make 1/2 the amount of this recipe). Save what is left of chocolate to put on top of cheesecakes. Place your date crust in freezer while making filling. When ready, remove, and using a pizza wheel or sharp knife cut into small pieces. Drop into bottom of jars, top with filling. Refrigerate till firm (approx. 1 hr.) To remaining chocolate (may need to warm slightly to blend) add 2 Tbsp. of milk and whisk together. Divide chocolate between jars and sprinkle with crushed nuts.

Filling

8 oz. cream cheese
1/3 cup date puree
1/2 cup peanut butter (natural no sugar added)
1 tsp vanilla
1 can coconut cream

Cream cream cheese until soft. Add date puree and mix well. Add peanut butter. Continue to mix until smooth and creamy. Add coconut cream and continue to mix until blended. Divide evenly between jars. Top with shaved almonds, crushed peanuts, or cashews.