Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
An indulgent cheesecake with a creamy filling and chunks of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups atop a chocolate cookie crust, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs Oreos work great!
- 0.25 cups melted butter
For the cheesecake filling
- 3 packages cream cheese, softened 8 oz each
- 1 cups sugar
- 1 cups sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cups creamy peanut butter
- 15-20 pieces Reese's peanut butter cups, chopped
For the ganache
- 1 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cups chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups peanut butter chips
For serving
- Caramel sauce optional, for drizzling
- Whipped cream optional, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by combining chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your springform pan.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Whisk in sour cream and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in creamy peanut butter and chopped Reese's cups.
Bake the Cheesecake
- Pour filling over the prepared crust and bake in a preheated oven until the center is slightly wobbly.
Chill the Cheesecake
- Allow the cheesecake to cool, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare the Ganache
- Heat heavy cream until boiling and pour it over chocolate and peanut butter chips.
- Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.
Decorate and Serve
- Release the cheesecake from the springform pan and transfer to a serving platter.
- Drizzle ganache on top and finish with extra Reese's cups and whipped cream.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free chocolate cookie crumbs. For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream with dairy-free alternatives.