Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
A delightful cheesecake combining creamy peanut butter and topped with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, perfect for special occasions or a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups crushed chocolate graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 3 packages cream cheese, softened (8 oz each)
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Optional Toppings
- to taste chocolate ganache optional
- to taste additional Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for decoration optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create a crust.
Filling
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the heavy cream and fold in the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
- Pour this cheesecake mixture over your prepared crust.
Baking
- Bake the cheesecake in the oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
- After baking, let it cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it and allow it to cool for another hour.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake overnight.
Serving
- Before serving, if you like, you can top it with chocolate ganache and additional Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for an extra special touch.
- Serve your Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake chilled, slicing into wedges and plating them.
- Drizzle with chocolate ganache or add a dollop of whipped cream on top before serving.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. For a firmer cheesecake, bake it slightly longer, but avoid overbaking. You may experiment with different types of nut butter for unique flavors.