Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake recipe

If you like cheesecake and you like Reese's then you will LOVE this cheesecake. It has a peanut butter cheesecake with an Oreo crust and a layer of ganache on top. It is overindulgent and a peanut butter lovers dream. Serves 8.

Ingredients:

For the Crust:
3 cups Oreo cookie pieces or crumbs
1 stick butter (1/2 cup), room temperature

For the Filling:
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup sour cream
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Ganache:
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Directions:

1. Combine the Oreo cookies and butter in a food processor and pulse until combined.

2. Press the cookie crust into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

3. Preheat the oven to 300F.

4. Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on medium speed until combined.

5. Pour into the springform pan and cover with aluminum foil.

6. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes or until the center is set and does not jiggle when shaken.

7. Remove from the oven and let cool. Refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.

8. While the cheesecake is cooling place the chocolate chips and cream in a microwave safe bowl.

9. Microwave for 2 minutes on high or until the cream is very hot.

10. Let sit for 2 minutes and then stir rapidly with a whisk until the chocolate is combined and smooth.

11. Pour the ganache over the cheesecake while it is still in the pan. Refrigerate until hard, about 2 hours.

12. Slide a knife around the edge of the pan and loosen it from the bottom as well. Slice and serve while still cool.

Author: Rachael Daylong

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