Description
This rich and creamy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake features a smooth peanut butter filling on a crunchy Oreo crust, topped with chocolate ganache and chopped Reese’s cups. A perfect dessert for chocolate lovers and special occasions, this no-fail cheesecake recipe blends bold peanut butter flavor with indulgent texture.
Ingredients
24 Oreo cookies
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Crush Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor. Mix with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until creamy. Blend in sour cream and vanilla extract.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each. Stir in heavy cream until combined. Pour batter over crust.
4. Wrap pan with foil and place in a water bath. Bake for 55–70 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
5. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Remove and cool to room temperature, then chill for 4 hours or overnight.
6. For ganache: heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips, wait 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Let cool slightly and pour over chilled cheesecake.
7. Top with chopped Reese’s and additional ganache or peanut butter drizzle if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use regular creamy peanut butter, not natural or oily varieties.
For clean slices, use a warm, wiped knife between cuts.
Let cheesecake sit overnight in the fridge for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 125mg