Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bliss Recipe
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bliss is a rich and creamy dessert combining a buttery graham cracker crust with smooth cream cheese, luscious peanut butter, and topped with a silky chocolate ganache. This decadent treat offers the perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, ideal for any peanut butter or cheesecake lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Ganache
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter, mixing thoroughly. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to create an even crust layer.
- Make the filling: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until creamy. Mix in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Whip and fold: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture carefully to keep the texture light and airy.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the peanut butter cream cheese filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly but set. Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature.
- Chill: Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least four hours or preferably overnight to fully set and enhance flavors.
- Prepare ganache: For the ganache, heat the chocolate chips and ½ cup of heavy cream gently in a double boiler or microwave until melted and smooth. Stir to combine evenly.
- Serve: Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the chilled cheesecake before slicing and serving for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for best results.
- Use a water bath while baking for a smoother cheesecake surface, if desired.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a crunchy garnish, sprinkle chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: peanut butter cheesecake, Reese’s cheesecake, peanut butter dessert, chocolate ganache cheesecake, creamy cheesecake
