Description

A creamy, decadent Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake that blends smooth peanut butter, rich cream cheese, and chunks of Reese’s candy in every bite. Topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, this dessert is a peanut butter lover’s dream and perfect for any special occasion or indulgent treat.

Ingredients

2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

24 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 large eggs

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)

1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Extra chopped Reese’s for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter; press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.

2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and peanut butter, mix well. Add vanilla, then eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Fold in sour cream and heavy cream.

3. Gently fold in chopped Reese’s and pour batter over the crust.

4. Place pan in a water bath and bake for 55–65 minutes, until center is nearly set. Let cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour. Then cool completely and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

5. For ganache: Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream to simmer, remove from heat, and stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Let cool slightly and pour over chilled cheesecake. Top with extra Reese’s.

Notes

This cheesecake sets best when chilled overnight.

Use a no-stir creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture.

A water bath ensures even baking and minimizes cracks.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 620
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 45g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: Reese's Cheesecake, peanut butter cheesecake, chocolate peanut butter dessert