Mouth-watering Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

If you love the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter, then this Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake is for you! This dessert is rich, creamy, and packed with the delightful flavors of everyone’s favorite candy. It’s an impressive treat that’s sure to please both family and friends, making it great for gatherings or even a sweet indulgence on a quiet night at home.

Why Make This Recipe

Making this Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake means you get to create a delicious dessert that brings joy to any occasion. It’s simple to prepare and uses familiar ingredients that come together beautifully. Plus, the treat is a crowd-pleaser, and with every bite, you’ll enjoy the creamy cheesecake paired with crunchy peanut butter cups. Who can resist that?

How to Make Mouth-watering Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 15-20 Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
• Caramel sauce for drizzling
• Whipped cream for topping

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
4. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
6. Stir in the peanut butter until the mixture is smooth.
7. Fold in half of the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups into the batter.
8. Pour the batter over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
9. Bake the cheesecake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
10. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
11. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
12. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
13. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
14. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
15. Let cool slightly.
16. Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the chilled cheesecake.
17. Top with the remaining chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips, and caramel sauce.
18. Add whipped cream for garnish if desired.

How to Serve Mouth-watering Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

Cut slices of this delicious cheesecake and serve it on individual plates. You can garnish each slice with additional whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or even more peanut butter cups for extra flair!

How to Store Mouth-watering Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. Cover the cheesecake tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out. It can last up to a week in the fridge.

Tips to Make Mouth-watering Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

• Make sure all your ingredients, especially the cream cheese, are at room temperature to create a smooth batter.
• For a bit more flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the batter.
• If you want a thicker crust, try using more cookie crumbs or a little less butter.

Variation

You can try swapping out the chocolate cookie crumbs for graham cracker crumbs for a different flavor profile. Also, consider using crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy for added texture!

FAQs

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   Can I freeze the cheesecake?
   Yes, you can freeze the cheesecake! Just wrap it tightly and keep it in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving.

   
   
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   Can I use different types of candy?
   Absolutely! Feel free to replace the Reese’s peanut butter cups with any of your favorite candy bars to customize your cheesecake.

   
   
3. 
   

   How do I know when the cheesecake is done baking?
   The cheesecake is done when the edges are lightly browned, and the center is set but still slightly jiggly. It will continue to set as it cools.

   
   

Enjoy making and sharing this decadent Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake!

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

This rich and creamy dessert combines the delightful flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with crunchy Reese’s cups, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 5 hours hrs

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the crust

• 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• ¼ cup melted butter

For the cheesecake filling

• 3 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened Make sure it is at room temperature.
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs Add one at a time.
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 15-20 pieces Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped Use more for topping.

For the ganache and topping

• 1 cup heavy cream For making chocolate ganache.
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup peanut butter chips
• Caramel sauce for drizzling
• Whipped cream for topping

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
• In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
• Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
• Stir in the peanut butter until the mixture is smooth.
• Fold in half of the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups into the batter.

Baking

• Pour the batter over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
• Bake the cheesecake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
• Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
• Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
• Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Making the ganache and serving

• In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
• Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
• Let cool slightly.
• Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the chilled cheesecake.
• Top with the remaining chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips, and caramel sauce.
• Add whipped cream for garnish if desired.

Notes

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. Cover the cheesecake tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out. It can last up to a week in the fridge.

Keyword Cheesecake, Chocolate, Dessert Recipe, Peanut Butter, Reese’s