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Americana Peanut Cheesecake

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts, divided
1/3 cup butter, melted
4 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups whipped topping

In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup peanuts and
butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased
9-in. springform pan. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 8, 2008

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Americana Peanut Cheesecake cont.

Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut
butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in milk; stir in lemon
juice and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Pour over crust. Sprinkle
with remaining peanuts. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

Yield: 12 servings.