Mouth-watering Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
This delightful cheesecake combines smooth cream cheese and creamy peanut butter, topped with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, creating a rich and creamy dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 480kcal
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 0.25 cup melted butter
- 3 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 15-20 Reese's peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup peanut butter chips
- caramel sauce for drizzling
- whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, then press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating until just combined. Stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Fold in half of the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.
- Pour batter over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and edges are lightly browned.
- Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until it simmers, then pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over the cheesecake and top with remaining chopped Reese’s, peanut butter chips, caramel sauce, and whipped cream.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
For extra decadence, drizzle additional melted peanut butter over the top before serving!
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal | Fat: 30g