Description

This decadent Reese’s Cheesecake combines a rich, creamy cream cheese filling with the irresistible flavor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups atop a chocolate graham cracker crust. Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers, this no-bake cheesecake offers a smooth texture with chunks of peanut butter cups throughout, chilled to perfection for an indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust Ingredients

1.5 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
0.5 cups granulated sugar
0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted

Filling Ingredients

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 crust.
Prepare Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly, then press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust base.
Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to set it. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely to room temperature to ensure the filling sets properly.
Make Cheesecake Filling: Using a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and continue to mix. Gradually add the heavy cream while beating until the filling becomes light, fluffy, and well combined.
Fold in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Gently fold the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups into the cheesecake filling, distributing them evenly without deflating the mixture.
Assemble Cheesecake: Pour the prepared filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and chilled before serving to achieve the perfect texture.

Notes

For an extra touch, garnish with additional mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups before serving for added flavor and presentation.
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
If desired, you can prepare the cheesecake a day ahead and store it tightly covered in the refrigerator.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Reese's Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake, No-Bake Cheesecake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert, Easy Cheesecake Recipe