Description

This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake blends creamy peanut butter and velvety cream cheese atop a chocolate cookie crust, topped with luscious ganache and loaded with chopped Reese’s. It’s the ultimate indulgent dessert for chocolate and peanut butter lovers.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

24 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 large eggs

1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

1 cup heavy cream

8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped

½ cup whipped cream (optional)

½ cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.

2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until fluffy.

3. Mix in peanut butter, sour cream, and vanilla until combined.

4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Fold in chopped Reese’s.

5. Pour filling into cooled crust. Wrap pan in foil and place in a water bath.

6. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack door, and rest for 1 hour.

7. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

8. For ganache: Heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Cool slightly and pour over chilled cheesecake.

9. Garnish with whipped cream swirls and more chopped Reese’s. Chill before serving.

Notes

For an ultra-smooth cheesecake, ensure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.

Always use a water bath to avoid cracks and maintain creamy texture.

Let the ganache cool slightly before pouring to avoid melting the top of the cheesecake.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 560
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 115mg