Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Indulge in this rich and creamy Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake, combining chocolate, peanut butter, and Oreo crust for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups Oreo cookie crumbs Finely crushed
- 0.25 cups butter, melted Unsalted
For the filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Smooth consistency
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened At room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar Sifted, for smooth mixing
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream Chilled
- 0.5 cups Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chopped For mix-in and garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Filling
- In another bowl, beat together peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the peanut butter mixture.
- Stir in chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Assembly
- Spread the filling over the crust and smooth out the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Remove from the springform pan and serve chilled.
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. For a firmer cheesecake, let it set overnight in the refrigerator. Use an offset spatula to smooth out the top of the cheesecake easily.