Mouth-Watering Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake 🧀🍫

🧾 Ingredients

• Crust

• 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• ¼ cup melted butter
• Cheesecake Filling
• 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

• Topping

• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup peanut butter chips
• Caramel sauce, for drizzling
• Whipped cream, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat to 325°F (163°C).

2. Make the Crust
Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.

Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well.

Beat in eggs one at a time.

Stir in peanut butter until fully combined.

Fold in half the chopped Reese’s cups.

4. Assemble the Cheesecake
Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.

Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until center is set and edges are lightly golden.

5. Cool the Cheesecake
Turn off oven; let cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.

Remove and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

6. Make the Chocolate Ganache
Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer.

Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.

Let ganache cool slightly before drizzling over chilled cheesecake.

7. Add the Toppings
Sprinkle with remaining chopped Reese’s cups and peanut butter chips.

Drizzle with caramel sauce and top with whipped cream, if desired.

⏱️ Time & Yield
Prep Time: 30 minutes

Bake Time: 60 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (plus chilling)

Servings: 12 slices

Calories: ~450 kcal per slice