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Peanut Butter Cheesecake

1 Graham Cracker Crust

Peanut Butter Mixture:

1/2 cup peanut butter

2/3 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

Filling:

16 oz. cream cheese

1 cup sugar

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

2 eggs

Prepare Graham Cracker Crust in a 9" springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 8 minutes.

Prepare the peanut butter mixture: Cut in powdered sugar with peanut butter until balls form.

Cut in brown sugar.

Pour all but 2 tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture over crust. Save 2 tablespoons for garnish.

Prepare the filling: Mix softened cream cheese with sugar, heavy whipping cream, lemon juice, vanilla and eggs. Beat until well-blended.

Pour over peanut butter mixture.

Garnish with remaining peanut butter mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees 35 minutes, or until set.

Chill before serving.