This creamy, dreamy cheesecake combines rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, creating an irresistible dessert experience.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 12servings
Calories: 550kcal
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
9-inch springform pan
Small saucepan
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
1.5cupschocolate cookie crumbs
0.25cupmelted butter
Filling Ingredients
3packagescream cheese, softened(8 oz each)
1cupsugar
1cupsour cream
1tspvanilla extract
3largeeggs
1cupcreamy peanut butter
15-20piecesReese's peanut butter cups, chopped(reserve half for topping)
1cupheavy cream
0.5cupchocolate chips
0.5cuppeanut butter chips
Caramel saucefor drizzling
Whipped creamfor garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar until smooth. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing well. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the creamy peanut butter. Fold in half of the chopped Reese's peanut butter cups.
Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes until the center is set and edges are lightly golden. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and let it reach room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until it simmers. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Drizzle the ganache over the chilled cheesecake. Top with remaining chopped Reese's peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Garnish with whipped cream if desired, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven to prevent cracks. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.