Description

If you love a dessert that blends creamy indulgence with candy bar bliss, the White Chocolate Reese’s Dream Cheesecake is your next obsession. With a buttery peanut butter cookie crust, smooth white chocolate filling, and generous Reese’s topping, it’s the ultimate choice for anyone looking for an easy recipe that doubles as a showstopping dessert. Perfect for holiday baking, birthday ideas, or when you need a make-ahead dessert for your next gathering. Add it to your collection of cheesecake recipes, food ideas, or sweet treats for special occasions.

Ingredients

2 cups peanut butter cookies, finely crushed

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

3 (8-ounce) blocks full-fat cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup heavy cream

8 ounces white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, melted for drizzling

1 cup chopped Reese’s (minis or full-size)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Wrap the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with foil and set aside.

2. In a bowl, mix crushed peanut butter cookies and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan. Chill while preparing filling.

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until incorporated.

4. Mix in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and heavy cream.

5. Slowly add the melted white chocolate and beat until smooth and creamy.

6. Pour batter over chilled crust. Place the springform pan into a larger baking dish and add hot water halfway up the sides (water bath).

7. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.

8. Turn off oven and crack the door; let cheesecake cool in oven for 1 hour.

9. Remove and chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.

10. Before serving, drizzle melted peanut butter over the top and add chopped Reese’s. Add whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Be sure to let the white chocolate cool slightly before mixing it into the batter to avoid curdling the cream cheese.

For a neater slice, dip a sharp knife in hot water and wipe between each cut.

Chill overnight for best flavor development and structure.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 520
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 105mg