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Mouth-watering Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Recipe


  • Author: Imili Johnson
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Filling

  • 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1520 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped

Topping

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
  • Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
  • Whipped cream (optional, for topping)

Instructions

Step 1: Preparing the Crust

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are evenly coated.
  3. Form Crust: Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, making sure it forms an even layer.
  4. Bake Crust: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and allow it to cool while you prepare the filling.

Step 2: Making the Cheesecake Filling

  1. Beat Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add Ingredients: Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  3. Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating the mixture well after each addition to ensure the filling is smooth and lump-free.
  4. Mix in Peanut Butter: Stir in the creamy peanut butter until the batter is completely smooth and even.
  5. Add Reese’s Pieces: Gently fold in half of the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups into the filling mixture.

Step 3: Baking the Cheesecake

  1. Pour Filling: Pour the prepared cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  2. Bake: Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned. The center should have a slight jiggle but should not be runny.
  3. Cool Gradually: Turn off the oven, leave the oven door slightly open, and allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
  4. Cool Further: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to set completely.

Step 4: Making the Ganache

  1. Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
  2. Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the cream from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until they are completely melted and the ganache is smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.

Step 5: Decorating the Cheesecake

  1. Add Ganache: Remove the chilled cheesecake from the refrigerator and drizzle the chocolate ganache evenly over the top.
  2. Top with Reese’s and Chips: Sprinkle the remaining chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and peanut butter chips on top of the ganache.
  3. Drizzle Caramel: Add a generous drizzle of caramel sauce over the top for extra sweetness.
  4. Whipped Cream (Optional): Pipe whipped cream around the edges or in the center for a beautiful presentation.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 650
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Protein: 10g