Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with peanut butter and topped with chocolate shavings or Reese’s pieces, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter, creamy
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings or Reese’s pieces for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust by combining the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl until it resembles wet sand, then press it into the bottom of the springform pan.
- Mix the cream cheese and peanut butter in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the sugar gradually and mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Finish with the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the center is set but jiggles slightly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped heavy cream and chocolate shavings or Reese’s pieces before serving.
Notes
Make sure to soften the cream cheese to ensure easy mixing, and don’t rush the cooling process for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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