Description
Reese’s Cheesecake Delight combines a chocolate cookie crust, rich peanut butter cheesecake filling, and a decadent topping of chopped Reese’s and chocolate ganache. It’s an indulgent dessert that’s sure to wow any peanut butter and chocolate lover.
Ingredients
For the crust, combine 1 ½ cups of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter. For the cheesecake filling, use 16 oz of softened cream cheese, ½ cup of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, ½ cup of sour cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ cup of creamy peanut butter. For the topping, prepare 1 cup of chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, ¼ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Optional garnishes include whipped cream and additional candy pieces.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Combine the crushed cookies and melted butter, pressing into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, and peanut butter. Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until just set. Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for one hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Once fully chilled, remove the cheesecake from the pan. Top with chopped Reese’s. In a microwave or saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and cream together and drizzle over the cheesecake. Add whipped cream and extra Reese’s if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Always use room temperature ingredients for best texture. To prevent cracking, avoid overmixing and bake in a water bath if desired. This cheesecake can be made a day in advance and freezes well without toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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