Description
A rich and creamy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth peanut butter-infused cream cheese filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping. Perfectly balanced indulgence for peanut butter and chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Ganache
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream (heated with chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until evenly mixed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to create the crust layer.
- Make the filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat. Mix in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined and silky.
- Whip the cream: In another chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter-cream cheese mixture to keep the filling light and airy.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. The center should still be slightly jiggly when done.
- Cool and chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least four hours or overnight to set properly.
- Prepare ganache and garnish: Heat the chocolate chips with heavy cream over low heat until smooth and fully melted. Drizzle the warm ganache over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Do not overbake the cheesecake; it will set as it cools.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake.
- Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- If desired, garnish with chopped Reese’s pieces or crushed peanuts for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter cheesecake, Reese's cheesecake, chocolate ganache cheesecake, creamy peanut butter dessert, no-bake peanut butter cheesecake
