Description
Rich and creamy, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake bursts with peanut butter flavor, filled with Reese’s chunks, and topped with chocolate ganache and caramel
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages 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
For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter chips
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter.
- Press firmly into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
Make the Cheesecake Batter:
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Stir in peanut butter until fully incorporated.
- Fold in half of the chopped Reese’s cups.
Bake the Cheesecake:
- Pour batter over crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the center is set.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door slightly, and let cool for 1 hour.
- Remove, cool completely at room temp, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Make the Chocolate Ganache:
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Assemble & Serve:
- Drizzle ganache over chilled cheesecake.
- Top with remaining Reese’s cups and peanut butter chips.
- Drizzle caramel sauce and add whipped cream if desired.
- Slice & enjoy!
Notes
- Use an Oreo crust for extra chocolate flavor.
- Freeze for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
