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Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

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Indulge in the creamy delight of Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake! A no-bake treat that combines rich peanut butter and chocolate. 🍰🥜
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan For assembling the cheesecake.
  • 1 Mixing bowl For combining ingredients.
  • 1 Electric mixer For beating the cream cheese and peanut butter.

Ingredients
  

For the crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs For the base of the cheesecake.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Melted for binding the crust.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar To sweeten the crust.

For the cheesecake filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter For the rich peanut butter flavor.
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar To sweeten the filling.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract For added flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Whipped to soft peaks for lightness.
  • 1 cup chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups For mixing into the filling.

For the toppings

  • to taste additional chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups For garnish.
  • to taste chocolate chips For garnish.
  • to taste whipped cream For serving.

Instructions
 

Prepare the crust

  • In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs with ½ cup of melted butter and ¼ cup of sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Make the filling

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat 16 ounces of softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of confectioners' sugar and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter. Mix until fully combined and creamy.

Add whipped cream

  • Fold in 1 cup of whipped cream gently into the peanut butter mixture. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream.

Incorporate chocolate

  • Chop up 6-8 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and fold them into the filling.

Assemble the cheesecake

  • Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Chill

  • Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible.

Serve

  • Once set, carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Slice it into wedges and serve with additional whipped cream and chopped Reese's on top.

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Notes

Essential nutrition facts per serving:
Calories Fat Protein Carbs
350 25g 7g 30g
Keyword cheesecake, no-bake, Peanut Butter