Description
This Ultimate Reese’s Cheesecake combines a rich, creamy cheesecake filled with crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups on a buttery crust, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers, this dessert is decadently smooth and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1.5 cups Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, crushed (About 20 cups)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
Filling
- 32 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1.25 cups Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 Large Eggs
Ganache
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan to ensure the cheesecake does not stick.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine the crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups with the melted unsalted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, creating an even crust layer.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until completely smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract. Then, add eggs one at a time, beating briefly after each addition until just combined without overmixing.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the cream cheese filling over the crust in the springform pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly wobbly when gently shaken. This ensures a creamy consistency.
- Cool the cheesecake: Once baked, allow the cheesecake to cool completely inside the oven with the door slightly ajar, which helps prevent cracking.
- Make the ganache: While the cheesecake cools, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat just until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let them sit for 1 minute, then stir gently until the ganache is glossy and smooth.
- Add ganache and chill: Pour the prepared chocolate ganache evenly over the cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours to allow it to fully set and the flavors to develop before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, bake a little longer but avoid overbaking to prevent cracks.
- Make sure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth batter without lumps.
- Use a water bath if you want to minimize cracking further.
- Allow cheesecake to come to room temperature a few minutes before serving for best texture.
- Store leftover cheesecake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Reese's cheesecake, peanut butter cheesecake, chocolate ganache cheesecake, creamy dessert, party cheesecake
