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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

Indulgent Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Bliss

Indulge in a creamy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake that perfectly blends peanut butter and cream cheese over an Oreo crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo cookies substitute with chocolate wafer cookies if desired
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter melted; use coconut oil for a dairy-free option
Cheesecake Filling
  • 1 ¼ cups Heavy whipping cream chilled
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 16 oz Full-fat cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter can substitute with crunchy
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar sugar alternative can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for richer taste
  • 10 oz Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups chopped
Optional Toppings
  • ¾ cup Heavy whipping cream whipped to soft peaks
  • 2-3 tablespoons Powdered sugar for whipped cream
  • 1 cup Chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or chocolate shavings
  • 2 tablespoons Creamy peanut butter drizzled on top
  • 2 tablespoons Hot fudge sauce homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9-inch springform pan

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a rolling pin until they resemble sand. Combine the crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 3–5 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, and mix until blended.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, maintaining its airy texture.
  4. Fold in the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Assembly
  1. Spread the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust, smooth the top, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Before serving, whip additional cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form and spread on top of the cheesecake.
  3. Garnish with chopped Reese’s, drizzled peanut butter, and hot fudge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and chilled bowls when making the whipped cream. Allow enough chilling time for optimal texture.

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