Description
Decadent, creamy, and loaded with chocolatey peanut butter bliss, this Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake is a dream come true for dessert lovers. With a graham cracker crust, velvety cheesecake packed with mini peanut butter cups, rich chocolate ganache, and whipped cream topping — this easy dessert is the perfect centerpiece for birthdays, holidays, or anytime indulgence. Ideal for anyone searching for easy recipe, dessert ideas, party food, or a showstopping make-ahead dessert. This is one of those unforgettable food ideas you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chopped mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Whipped cream
Extra mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
Caramel sauce (optional)
Crushed graham cracker crumbs or cookies (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and salt. Press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat again. Mix in sour cream and peanut butter until combined.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Gently fold in chopped Reese’s cups.
4. Pour filling over the crust. Tap to remove air bubbles. Place springform pan in a roasting pan and pour hot water halfway up the sides.
5. Bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
6. Remove from oven and water bath. Cool to room temp, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
7. Heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 2–3 minutes, then stir to make ganache. Let cool slightly.
8. Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake, allowing drips to form. Decorate with whipped cream, Reese’s pieces, caramel sauce, and crumbs. Slice and serve!
Notes
Always use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for a silky filling.
Freeze mini Reese’s slightly before chopping to avoid melting or smudging.
Chill overnight for the best structure and enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: cheesecake, peanut butter dessert, Reese's, holiday dessert, party food, easy dessert