Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
Indulge in the rich and creamy bliss of Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake, a dessert that combines the classic flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, all sitting atop a delightful Oreo crust. This cheesecake is perfect for any celebration, whether it’s a birthday party or a family gathering. Its impressive presentation and decadent taste are sure to impress your guests. With an easy-to-follow recipe that uses common ingredients, you’ll create a show-stopping treat that everyone will love. Top it off with a silky chocolate ganache and decorative mini peanut butter cups for an added touch of indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 30 Oreo cookies
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 32 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 5 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces mini peanut butter cups
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the crust by crushing Oreos, mixing with melted butter, and pressing into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- For the filling, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and peanut butter, then mix in eggs one at a time. Stir in heavy cream until combined.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for approximately 60 minutes until edges are set.
- Prepare ganache by melting chocolate chips with heavy cream; pour over cooled cheesecake.
- Decorate with mini peanut butter cups and chill for at least four hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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