Sooo I basically have the best thing ever to share with you guys today. If you've been around here for a while then you probably remember this. And if you haven't been hanging out with me for a while, then you should click that link anyways. Clearly you can see that the chocolate peanut butter cheesecake was my main inspiration for this recipe. I mean, come onnnn. That cheesecake was the bomb and this one is right up there as well. SO. GOOD.
I've been meaning to make this recipe for a while now but have kept putting it off because I am the ultimate procrastinator. I told my boyfriend about my idea though and he inspired me to actually get into the kitchen and make this glorious cheesecake and even joined me in doing so. Yay for that, right?! Now we all have this beautiful and delicious treat to share. So exciting!!
Peanut Butter Banana Cheesecake
serves 8-10
Base:
1 cup dates
1/2 cup almonds
Blend together and spread at the bottom of a parchment paper lined 6 inch round pan. Set aside
Peanut Butter Banana Layer:
2 bananas
2 cups cashews, soaked for 2 hours
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Blend ingredients together until a smooth texture is reached. Pour mixture into pan and place in the freezer for 8 hours or overnight.
Peanut Butter Cups:
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup cacao powder
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Peanut butter
Mix together coconut oil, cacao powder, and maple syrup. Pour enough chocolate to cover the bottom of the lined mini cupcake pans. Set in the freezer for 10 minutes to set up. Remove and spoon a small amount of peanut butter in the middle of the cups. Pour the rest of the chocolate over top of the peanut butter to cover completely. Place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to set up.
Once everything is completed, remove the cheesecake and peanut butter cups from the freezer. Place the peanut butter cups on top of the cheesecake however you’d like. I used 6 of the peanut butter cups for a top layer and then chopped the rest and put them on top. Drizzle more peanut butter on top if desired. Serve, enjoy!
Store in refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for 3-4 weeks.
