Description
A creamy, rich cheesecake combining the classic flavors of cheesecake with REESE’S peanut butter cups, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup REESE’S peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of the springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, then mix in eggs one at a time. Fold in chopped REESE’S cups.
- Pour batter into the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and spread over cheesecake.
Notes
Make ahead of time for best results. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze individual slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg