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Did you ever think that you could make such an amazing desert in such short time? Well, you can and it's here. And to top it off, everyone will love it!

For the crust:

• 1 1/4 cup crushed Oreo cookies (about 18 cookies)

• 3 Tablespoons butter, melted

For the peanut butter Layer:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/3 cup powdered sugar

For the Chocolate Layer:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 3/4 cup prepared chocolate ganache (see below)

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup chocolate chips (I used dark chocolate)

• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

And now how to make this heavenly desert:

1. Line an . 8×8 square baking pan with foil. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Combine crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter until all crumbs are moistened. Press into bottom of prepared pan.

3. In a mixing bowl, cream cream cheese until smooth. Add in peanut butter and vanilla and cream again. Beat in powdered sugar until combined and smooth. Gently spread peanut butter cheesecake layer on top of Oreo cookie crust. Place in refrigerator to chill.

4. Prepare Ganache-In a microwave safe bowl, place chocolate chips and cream. Heat in microwave on high power for 60 seconds. Remove from microwave and let rest for 5 minutes. Stir chocolate chips until completely melted and smooth. Let cool.

5. Chocolate Cheesecake layer

6. Cream cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla and 3/4 cup of cooled chocolate ganache and cream again. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Spread chocolate cheesecake layer on top of peanut butter layer. Chill for 30 minutes to set.

7. Place remaining chocolate ganache in a pastry bag with a #3 tip (or you can just use a plastic freezer bag with a small hole cut out of one corner.) Drizzle chocolate ganache over top of cheesecake in any design you desire.

8. Refrigerate cheesecake for a minimum of 2 hours, until cheesecake is firm enough to slice.

9. For slicing, remove cheesecake from pan, using foil to lift out. Remove foil from cheesecake.

10. For ease in slicing, place sharp knife under hot water to heat knife, then wipe dry before using. Clean knife after each cut.

11. Store cheesecake in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

This is just a small taste of heaven. You can't go wrong with cheesecake and now that you don't have to cook it, you can spend a little more time on enjoying this fantastic creation with your family and friends!

Source: Chocolate, Chocolate & More

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