How to Make the Ultimate Reese’s Cheesecake Recipe
This Ultimate Reese’s Cheesecake combines a rich, creamy cheesecake with a peanut butter cup crust and a luscious chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers, this dessert features a smooth cream cheese filling and the irresistible flavor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, making it an indulgent treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1.5 cups Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, crushed (About 20 cups)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 32 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1.25 cups Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 Large Eggs
Ganache
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan to prepare for the crust.
- Make the crust. Combine the crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups with the melted unsalted butter until well mixed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form an even crust base.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating gently after each addition until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Assemble and bake. Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared crust in the pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes until the edges are set but the center still slightly jiggles when you gently shake the pan. This ensures a creamy center. Once baked, allow the cheesecake to cool completely in the oven with the door slightly ajar.
- Make the ganache. While the cheesecake cools, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let this mixture stand for 1 minute, then stir until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Finish the cheesecake. Pour the prepared chocolate ganache over the cooled cheesecake, spreading it evenly across the top.
- Chill before serving. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set and develop flavors fully before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Do not overbeat the eggs to keep the cheesecake creamy and prevent cracking.
- Cooling the cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar helps prevent cracks on the surface.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake.
- Refrigerate thoroughly before slicing to ensure clean slices.
Keywords: Reese's Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake, Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake, Dessert, American Cheesecake
