The cookie dough - Sugar Cookie, Chocolate Chip, & Reese Peanut Butter
"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:
mmmm.... who doesn't love PB and chocolate?! :)
Wow, that looks fantastic. I love Peanut Butter Cups.
wow your cakes looks fantastic...So chocolaty .. yum yum
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!
Oh my goodness gracious, the DECADENCE!!! Love it!! **swoons**
wow!your cheesecake filled with full of chocolate.yum!This is truly heavenly cheesecake!*drool*
Oh my goodness...the cheesecake looks *amazing.* I absolutely love peanut-chocolate desserts...yummy!!
Yummmm! How about sharing the recipe? :-)
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!:)
That is such an awesome idea to put candy in a cheesecake!!! Yum!!
Those look like such original ideas for desserts!
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
that looks absolutely killer - I WANT =)
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!
Thanks for dropping by my blog! These desserts look decadent! I would love a piece right about now!
Mmm that looks great!
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"!
I grew up thinking that peanut butter cups were a food group ;)
hi, just popped over to your blog, and OMG, these desserts are AMAZING ;-)
I think I've gained 5 pounds just by looking at these! Delicious!
This looks amazing!!!!
oh goodness. where did you find the recipe for that cheesecake!?
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.
Oh my goodness does this look amazing!
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! :)
Jules - thank you! It was good.
Rebekah - you're right chocolate will do for any meal!
Jules - thank you! It was good.
Rebekah - you're right chocolate will do for any meal!
wow, this cheesecake looks awesome! i am so hungry now :)
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!
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 :)
Oh my god...that cheesecake is calling my name and I would die for a slice right now!
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!
HOLY COW!!!! That looks divine!
~ingrid
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