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Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Recipe

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From Hatboro, Pennsylvania, Dawn Lowenstein writes, “I said I’d bring dessert to a holiday party and tried this recipe. I’m sure you’ll agree it tastes as luscious as it looks!“

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Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min. + chilling

Yield: 12-14 Servings

20 55 75

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
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
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, divided
6 peanut butter cups, cut into small wedges

Directions

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 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. Yield: 12-14 servings.

Editor's Note: Reduced-fat peanut butter is not recommended for this recipe.

Originally published as Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake in Taste of Home December/January 2006, p20

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Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2013 by bje50

Very good recipe.Unfortunately, the prep time is not realistic. Started it at 9:30 at night, and got it to the refrigerator after midnight.

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2013 by TJKCW

OK this is what i said when i saw how many views it has "holy fudge!!" it looks so good!!!!!!!!!!!

my mom loves PB cup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:) :):) :)

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2013 by qpv

I made this recipe for our Christmas Eve dessert and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and they have been asking me to make it again and again. I do not usually take the time to rate recipes but this one was so good I felt I had to.

Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2013 by franser

This is a cheesecake that always gets requested over & over!!

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2012 by exj01

Truly enjoyed this cheesecake. It was creamy and smooth and a great peanut butter taste -- one of the family's favorite.

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2012 by tampster1

I would make this again. It turned out Perfect

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2012 by babsvo07

I made this as a thank you for a Christmas tree and the recipient said it was the best cheesecake she'd ever eaten.

Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2012 by momof29

Mason makes this divine cheesecake for his mother! Thank you son;)

Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2012 by mem381

I feel kind of bad being the only one so far to really think this cheesecake wasn't that amazing. I think I was expecting more of the peanut butter cup taste all through out it and it wasn't really what I was looking for. I wouldn't mind trying it again, but instead of putting the peanutbutter on the bottom, fold it into the cream cheese filling, or both : ) I'm just not a big fan of plain cheesecake and this was more plain tasting than I would like.

Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2012 by leosnaarf

This is one of the best cheesecakes I have ever made and it is definitely the one I make most often. I made this for an office party and now I am not allowed to bring anything else. It has been a hit wherever I take it. It is somewhat time-consuming so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to finish. Cooling completely before refrigeration is key. It really is as good as it looks.

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