Friday, February 29, 2008

One Reese's Lover...

The Reese just waiting to be used..

The cookie dough - Sugar Cookie, Chocolate Chip, & Reese Peanut Butter

The candy - kisses & what is that in the "orange" bag??:)
Yes, yes, oven the dough is coming!
And the finished works...
Who can resist a Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake??

"Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake"

Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, divided
6 peanut butter cups, cut into small wedges

DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs, cookie crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat peanut butter on high for 30 seconds or until softened. Spread over crust to within 1 in. of edges. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and sour cream until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Pour 1 cup into a bowl; set aside. Pour remaining filling over peanut butter layer. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 1/4 cup fudge topping on high for 30 seconds or until thin; fold into reserved cream cheese mixture. Carefully pour over filling; cut through with a knife to swirl. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Microwave remaining fudge topping for 30 seconds or until warmed; spread over cheesecake. Garnish with peanut butter cups. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12-14 servings.

Enjoy this slice just for you!:)

33 comments:

  1. mmmm.... who doesn't love PB and chocolate?! :)

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  2. Wow, that looks fantastic. I love Peanut Butter Cups.

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  3. wow your cakes looks fantastic...So chocolaty .. yum yum

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  4. These look incredible! It's been years since I've had Reece's, I'll have to remedy that!

    I'd love to bite into that cheesecake!

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  5. Oh my goodness gracious, the DECADENCE!!! Love it!! **swoons**

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  6. wow!your cheesecake filled with full of chocolate.yum!This is truly heavenly cheesecake!*drool*

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  7. Oh my goodness...the cheesecake looks *amazing.* I absolutely love peanut-chocolate desserts...yummy!!

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  8. Yummmm! How about sharing the recipe? :-)

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  9. Jaime - yes! Who doesn't love pb and chocolate?

    Oiyi - hopefully Miss Melody will like pb cups too!:)

    Sukkimi - it was chocolaty and yummy!

    Ruth - yes, yes! You must remedy it!

    Veggiegirl - aw, thanks so much! *smile*

    Sweetiepie - aren't peanut chocolate desserts tasty?? Thanks for stopping by!

    Julia - your recipe is on its way to you!:)

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  10. That is such an awesome idea to put candy in a cheesecake!!! Yum!!

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  11. Those look like such original ideas for desserts!

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  12. Oh Priscilla this is an awesome cheesecake!!! Drool - slurp, what I'd give for a slice of your peanut-chocolate dessert right now :D

    Rosie x

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  13. that looks absolutely killer - I WANT =)

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  14. Jessy - I agree...I love candy in just about anything!

    Bonnie - thank you! Glad you stopped by!

    Cooking and the City - aw, thanks for the compliments! *smile*

    Rosie - tell you what, I'll just ship you a piece of my cheesecake for something from your kitchen..agreed?? *smile*

    Allison - ha ha! You want it? I'll give you a slice, no charge!

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  15. Thanks for dropping by my blog! These desserts look decadent! I would love a piece right about now!

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  16. Gretchen - thanks so much for the nice complements...I'm saving a piece for you!

    eatme_delicious - mmm was right! It was good!*smile*

    bbaking - Too bad you can't get Reese's Cups where you live...I'll ship you a suitcase full!

    Saralynn - it was good...candy adds a tasty touch to "anything"!

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  17. I grew up thinking that peanut butter cups were a food group ;)

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  18. hi, just popped over to your blog, and OMG, these desserts are AMAZING ;-)

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  19. I think I've gained 5 pounds just by looking at these! Delicious!

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  20. oh goodness. where did you find the recipe for that cheesecake!?

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  21. Maryann - I wish they were part of a food group!

    Anke - thanks for popping by and for the compliments!

    Patricia - thank you!

    Saralynn - my family thought it was amazing too!

    Erin - I found this recipe from Taste Of Home...if you would like it, just let me know.

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  22. Oh my goodness does this look amazing!

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  23. this looks so delicious! and I really need to remember not to visit your blog right before dinner...who needs a balanced meal when there's chocolate! :)

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  24. Jules - thank you! It was good.

    Rebekah - you're right chocolate will do for any meal!

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  25. Jules - thank you! It was good.

    Rebekah - you're right chocolate will do for any meal!

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  26. wow, this cheesecake looks awesome! i am so hungry now :)

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  27. Hi there..was just passing by and mmmm..the pictures all look so good I could eat your blog! Hehehe But I have to say this one is my fave. I love Reeses!

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  28. Oh my goodness! When I saw the finished product of the Reese's cheesecake, I think I stopped breathing for a second! I will definitely be making this as soon as possible! Thanks for the great recipe, and you really have some wonderful photos on your blog! I look forward to seeing your future posts.
    Sarah :)

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  29. Oh my god...that cheesecake is calling my name and I would die for a slice right now!

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  30. Oh my goodness!!!! This cake looks so very, VERY yummy! You don't by any chance have the recipe you could email me? It would be the perfect father's day dessert!

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  31. HOLY COW!!!! That looks divine!
    ~ingrid

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