Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Recipes

Steps:

• Please note****Plan ahead-cheesecake needs to chill for at least 4 hours! To make the crust, combine crushed Oreo cookies and peanuts, that have been ground in a food processor, with the melted butter. Pat the crust mixture onto bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan. To make the filling, beat cream cheese in bowl of electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sugar, peanut butter and cream; mix until smooth. Stir in vanilla, then fold in peanut butter cup pieces with a rubber spatula. Pour filling into prepared crust. Place springform pan into a larger baking pan. Pour hot water into the larger pan so that the water comes 1-inch up sides of springform pan. Bake at 275 degrees for 1-1/2 hours, or until firm and lightly browned. For the topping, combine the sour cream and sugar and spread on the cheesecake. Return the cake to the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for one hour. You may run a knife along the edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan somewhat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar, cookie crumbs 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 cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour 1 cup of the filling into a bowl; set aside. Pour remaining filling over peanut butter layer. , In a microwave, 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. , Return pan to 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. Refrigerate leftovers.

Steps:

• Please Note****Plan ahead--cheesecake needs to chill for at least 4 hours.
• To Make The Crust:.
• Combine crushed Oreo cookies and peanuts that have been ground in a food processor with the melted butter.
• Pat the crust mixture onto bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
• To Make The Filling:.
• Beat cream cheese in bowl of electric mixer until smooth.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Add sugar, peanut butter and cream; mix until smooth.
• Stir in vanilla, then fold in peanut butter cup pieces with a rubber spatula.
• Pour filling into prepared crust.
• Place springform pan into a larger baking pan.
• Pour hot water into the larger pan so that the water comes 1 inch up the sides of the springform pan.
• Bake at 275°F 1-1/2 hours, or until firm and lightly browned.
• For The Topping:.
• Combine the sour cream and sugar and spread on the cheesecake.
• Return the cake to the oven for 5 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for one hour.
• You may run a knife along the edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan somewhat.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla on medium speed until well blended.
• Add eggs and beat until mixed.
• Pour into crust.
• Chop candy bars and sprinkle over filling.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until center is almost set.
• Cool.
• Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
• Tip: This can also be made as a Snickers cheesecake by chopping three bars instead of using the Reese's.