Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
INGREDIENTS
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Chocolate Crust
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9 ounces (255 grams) chocolate wafers (such as these; the cookie portion of these are best for homemade crumbs)
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6 ounces (170 grams) bitter- or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped or 1 cup chips
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1/2 cup (95 grams) packed dark brown sugar
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7 tablespoons (100 grams) unsalted butter, melted and still hot
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Fudge Layer
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1 cup (235 ml) heavy or whipping cream
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13 ounces (370 grams) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
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2 tablespoons (30 grams) smooth peanut butter (optional)
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Cheesecake Layer
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2 8-ounce packages (425 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 1/4 cups (320 grams) smooth peanut butter
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1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
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3/4 cup (180 grams) sour cream
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
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Ganache Topping
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1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy or whipping cream
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4 1/2 ounces (130 grams) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
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1 tablespoon (15 grams) smooth peanut butter (optional)
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