This Cheesecake Factory peanut sauce is part of what makes their Thai lettuce wraps so delicious. This peanut dipping sauce can be used on so many different dishes. This recipe is rich, creamy, slightly sweet, and packed with roasted peanut flavor, it’s the perfect dip for chicken satay, fresh vegetables, spring rolls, and of course the famous Cheesecake Factory lettuce wraps.
The Cheesecake Factory serves three different sauces with their Thai Lettuce Wraps. Alongside the bright Tamarind Cashew Sauce and Sweet Chili Sauce, this creamy peanut sauce brings a smooth balance and a little richness to every bite.
The combination of the 3 sauces is part of what makes the lettuce wraps so memorable. Each sauce adds a completely different layer of flavor, allowing you to mix and match with their grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, coconut noodles, and crunchy lettuce leaves.
This Cheesecake Factory peanut sauce recipe recreates that signature taste at home by using ingredients that are incredibly easy to find. You’ll recognize the creamy texture and savory but sweet flavor that we all love. It’s obviously perfect along with the Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wrap platter, but I’d encourage you to bring it to other dishes you serve at home. It’s just as delicious with chicken satay, drizzled over rice bowls, tossed with some noodles, or served with fresh vegetables for a really easy appetizer.
If you’re making the full platter, make this Cheesecake Factory Thai peanut sauce along with the Tamarind Cashew Sauce, Sweet Chili Sauce, Thai Chicken Satay, Coconut Noodles, Marinated Cucumbers, and Bean Sprouts.
You will not be disappointed.
Cheesecake Factory Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp water
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili oil
Method
- Combine peanut butter, water, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and chili oil in a small saucepan.
- Stir mixture over a medium heat until it begins to bubble then cover the pan and remove from the heat.
- Store in the refrigerator and return to room temperature before serving.
Pro Tips for Perfect Peanut Sauce
Use regular creamy peanut butter.
Traditional creamy peanut butter creates that silky texture we all love about the Cheesecake Factory sauce. I almost always recommend natural peanut butter whenever you can, but for this recipe it can make the sauce thicker or slightly grainy.
Take time to whisk thoroughly.
Peanut butter takes a minute to fully incorporate, so keep whisking until completely smooth.
Adjust the consistency to your liking.
If the sauce is thicker than you’d like, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water at a time until it reaches the perfect dipping consistency.
Magic happens when you let the sauce rest.
Ok, it’s not really magic, but letting your sauce rest for a bit in the refrigerator allows all the flavors to meld together.
Serve at cool room temperature.
If you followed my previous tip and let your sauce rest in the refrigerator, your peanut sauce can become quite firm. Be sure to let it sit out for 10–15 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Storing your Peanut Sauce
You can store this peanut sauce in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You’ll notice that the sauce will naturally thicken as it chills. When you’re ready to serve it, I recommend stirring or whisking in a couple teaspoons of warm water until it returns to your desired consistency.
I do not recommended freezing this Thai Peanut Sauce as the texture can become grainy once you thaw it out..
