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Reese’s Cheesecake

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  • Author: Alice
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 hours
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Reese’s Cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert that perfectly blends classic cheesecake with the irresistible flavor of peanut butter and chocolate cookie crust. Topped with chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups and optional drizzles of chocolate or peanut butter, this luscious treat is ideal for celebrations, parties, or any time you want a decadent sweet.


Ingredients

  • For the Crust:
  • 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos or chocolate wafers)

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup sour cream

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups

  • Optional: melted chocolate or peanut butter drizzle


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

  2. Make Crust: Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake 10 minutes, then cool.

  3. Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.

  4. Bake Cheesecake: Pour filling over crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.

  5. Cool and Chill: Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

  6. Add Topping: Before serving, sprinkle chopped Reese’s cups on top and drizzle melted chocolate or peanut butter if desired.


Notes

Swirl melted chocolate or peanut butter into batter before baking for a marbled effect.Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free alternative.Make mini cheesecakes in muffin tins for individual portions.Choose gluten-free cookies for a gluten-free crust.Add chopped peanuts on top for extra crunch.