Description
A delightful Reese’s cheesecake that combines creamy cheesecake with rich peanut butter and chocolate flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- Reese’s cups for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and peanut butter, mixing well.
- Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- For the topping, heat the heavy cream in a pan until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
- Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the chilled cheesecake and top with chopped Reese’s cups.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Replace cream cheese with dairy-free cream cheese for a vegan version.
- Use sugar substitutes for a lower sugar option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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