No-Bake Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake {Easy Dessert for a Crowd!}

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This No-Bake Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake layers a buttery graham cracker crust with a thick peanut butter cheesecake, a sweet strawberry cheesecake layer, and a soft whipped topping. It has the salty-sweet flavor of a classic PB&J, but the texture is colder, creamier, and rich enough to serve in small squares.

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Peanut Butter, Jam, And A Creamy Cheesecake Twist

The peanut butter layer is the base that gives this dessert its weight and flavor. It is thick, smooth, and slightly salty, which matters here because it keeps the sweeter strawberry layer from taking over.

The strawberry layer brings the jam flavor in a softer way than spooning preserves on top. The peanut butter layer is thick, smooth, and slightly salty, so it gives the dessert its strongest flavor. The strawberry layer is softer and sweeter, which makes the two layers read clearly instead of blending together!

Here is how it all comes together:

Crushed graham crackers and melted butter get pressed into the dish for a simple crust.
Cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peanut butter get mixed into a thick filling and spread over the crust.
A second cream cheese mixture gets blended with strawberry jam and layered over the peanut butter cheesecake.
The dessert chills so the layers can firm up before topping.
Whipped topping, sliced strawberries, and peanuts finish the top just before serving.

This is a good make-ahead dessert because the chill time helps the layers firm up and makes the slices cleaner. It also works well for birthdays, potlucks, and family gatherings, since a 9×13 pan serves plenty and the PB&J flavor is easy for people to recognize right away!

No-Bake Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake

Danielle Cochran

No-Bake Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake layers graham cracker crust, peanut butter cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake filling, and whipped topping into a chilled dessert that slices cleanly and serves a crowd!

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Prep Time 20

Course Dessert

Servings

Calories 850 kcal

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Ingredients

3 cups graham crackers, finely crushed
10 tbsp butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup strawberry jam
3 cups powdered sugar
1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
8 ounces whipped topping
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
½ cup peanuts

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Instructions

Add the crushed graham crackers and melted butter to a 9×13 casserole dish and mix. Press down firmly to form the crust.
Add 16 oz cream cheese, 2 cups of powdered sugar, and peanut butter to a mixing bowl and mix until smooth. Spread on top of the graham cracker crust.
In a separate bowl add 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and strawberry jam and mix to combine. Smooth this over the peanut butter layer.
Let the cheesecake refrigerate for an hour to set up.
Spread the whipped topping over the top.
Garnish with strawberries and peanuts.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 850kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 15gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 565mgPotassium: 423mgFiber: 4gSugar: 59gVitamin A: 1070IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 2mg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make No-Bake Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake ahead of time?

Yes, this dessert works well made ahead. A few hours in the fridge gives the peanut butter and strawberry layers time to firm up, which makes the bars easier to slice and serve.

How should I store leftovers?

Cover the pan tightly and keep it in the refrigerator. The topping and fruit are best when fresh, but the dessert itself holds up well cold for a couple of days.

Can I use a different jam flavor?

Yes. Raspberry would be especially good if you want a sharper berry flavor, and grape will lean more classic PB&J. Just use a jam that is thick enough to mix into the cream cheese without making the layer too loose.

How do I make this dairy free?

Use dairy-free butter, dairy-free cream cheese, and a dairy-free whipped topping. Since dairy-free cream cheese can be softer than regular cream cheese, give the cheesecake extra chill time so the layers set up well before slicing.

How do I make this gluten free?

Use gluten-free graham-style crackers for the crust and check your jam label if needed. The rest of the ingredients are usually straightforward, but packaged crumbs and spreads are where gluten is most likely to sneak in.