Description
Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake is an irresistible dessert that perfectly blends the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Crafted with a decadent Oreo crust and a smooth cheesecake filling, this dessert is adorned with Reese’s mini peanut butter cups, making it a showstopper for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or treating yourself to something special, this cheesecake not only impresses visually but also delights the taste buds. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can achieve stunning results. Prepare ahead of time for maximum flavor and enjoy every luscious bite of this indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 30 Oreo cookies
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 32 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 5 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Reese’s mini peanut butter cups (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with brown sugar until smooth. Gradually add peanut butter, then mix in eggs one at a time. Finally, stir in heavy cream and vanilla.
- Fold in chopped Reese’s cups and pour the batter over the crust.
- Bake for about 60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center; cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before topping with chocolate ganache made from heavy cream and semisweet chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For best results, use room temperature ingredients to create a smooth batter. Consider baking in a water bath to prevent cracks. Chill overnight for enhanced flavor and texture.