RICH AND CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER CUP CHEESECAKE
Wow, this peanut butter cheesecake is super decadent. The crispy chocolate shell with the smooth and creamy center is amazing. We loved the bits of Reese's cups in every bite. A chocolate graham cracker and nut crust adds a crunchy texture and is the perfect crust for this cheesecake. We added a drizzle of caramel and hot fudge,...
Provided by Amy H.
Categories Cakes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325.
- 2. For Crust: Mix chocolate graham cracker crumbs, chopped peanuts, melted butter, brown sugar and a pinch of salt in the bowl until well combined. Press mixture evenly into bottom of a medium springform pan.
- 3. For Filling: Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and brown sugar in large bowl until smooth. Add peanut butter and vanilla extract and beat just until blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Add whipping cream and beat until smooth.
- 4. Stir in peanut butter cup pieces.
- 5. Pour filling into crust.
- 6. Bake until sides of cake are set, but center still moves slightly, about 55 minutes. Cool cake in pan.
- 7. For Topping: Place all ingredients in microwavable bowl and heat at 50% power for 30 seconds.
- 8. Stir. Continue to heat at 10 second intervals until chocolate is barely melted. Do not overheat.
- 9. Stir until smooth and pour over top of cheesecake, spreading chocolate to edges. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 10. Serve!
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