Reese’s Cheesecake Recipe
This luscious Reese’s Cheesecake combines a rich chocolate graham cracker crust with a creamy, fluffy cream cheese filling studded with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. It’s a perfect dessert for peanut butter and chocolate lovers, offering a delightful balance of smooth, sweet, and nutty flavors with a velvety texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1.5 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake crust.
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine the chocolate graham cracker crumbs, 0.5 cups granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until evenly moistened, then press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust layer.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Once baked, remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Prepare Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with 1.5 cups granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and blend well.
- Add Heavy Cream: Gradually pour in the heavy cream while continuing to beat the mixture until it becomes light, fluffy, and well incorporated.
- Incorporate Reese’s Cups: Gently fold in the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to evenly distribute them throughout the creamy filling without deflating the mixture.
- Assemble Cheesecake: Pour the cream cheese and Reese’s mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly to cover the base.
- Chill and Set: Place the assembled cheesecake in the refrigerator and chill it for at least 4 hours to allow it to set firmly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling consistency.
- You can substitute Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups with your favorite peanut butter chocolate candies if desired.
- For an extra-chocolatey crust, add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the graham cracker crumbs.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake after chilling.
- Allow cheesecake to chill overnight for best flavor and texture.
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