Description
Indulge in the ultimate Reese’s Cheesecake, a rich and creamy dessert featuring a peanut butter cup crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers seeking a decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1.5 cups Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, crushed (about 20 cups)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 32 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1.25 cups sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
Ganache Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan thoroughly to ensure the cheesecake can be removed easily after baking.
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine the crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and melted unsalted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust layer.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Add the vanilla extract and blend. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating gently after each addition just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the cream cheese filling evenly over the peanut butter cup crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center remains slightly wobbly. Once done, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the oven door slightly ajar to prevent cracking.
- Prepare Ganache: While the cheesecake cools, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let stand for 1 minute, then stir thoroughly until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Top and Chill: Pour the warm chocolate ganache evenly over the cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours to allow it to set properly before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Do not overbeat the eggs to keep the texture creamy and prevent cracks.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool slowly with the oven door ajar to avoid cracks forming on the surface.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal and clean slices.
- For best results, refrigerate overnight to enhance flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Reese's Cheesecake, peanut butter cup cheesecake, chocolate ganache cheesecake, creamy cheesecake recipe, dessert, chocolate peanut butter dessert
