Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake. This decadent cheesecake combines the creamy richness of classic cheesecake with the irresistible flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, topped with chunks of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Perfect for special occasions or when you need an extra special treat!
Ingredients
For the crust:
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the filling:
• 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the topping:
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until combined.
- Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until combined.
- Stir in heavy cream and chocolate chips.
- Pour filling over cooled crust.
- Place springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Fill with hot water halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from water bath and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter for topping.
- Pour melted chocolate over chilled cheesecake and spread evenly.
- Top with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
- Refrigerate until chocolate is set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting for the smoothest texture.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter after adding the eggs to prevent cracks.
- The water bath helps the cheesecake bake evenly and prevents cracks.
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight before adding the topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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