Description
Decadent, creamy, and loaded with chocolatey peanut butter bliss, this Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake is a dream come true for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
- Extra mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
- Caramel sauce (optional)
- Crushed graham cracker crumbs or cookies (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and salt. Press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat again. Mix in sour cream and peanut butter until combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Gently fold in chopped Reese’s cups.
- Pour filling over the crust. Tap to remove air bubbles. Place springform pan in a roasting pan and pour hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and water bath. Cool to room temp, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 2–3 minutes, then stir to make ganache. Let cool slightly.
- Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake, allowing drips to form. Decorate with whipped cream, Reese’s pieces, caramel sauce, and crumbs. Slice and serve!
Notes
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, cheesecake, dessert, easy recipe