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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 Aug. 01, 2011 by sheinemann

This is one of the most decadent cheesecakes I have ever had!!! Everyone loved it and I've already had 3 requests to make this again! Delicious!!!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 07, 2011 by donnal777

I made this cheesecake for a birthday party and it was a big hit with all of the guests! I used miniature peanut butter cups cut in half. The birthday girl asked for the recipe!

Reviewed on May. 03, 2011 by sassyblonde1953

This recipe was a major hit! Have already made several of them!

Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2011 by dlindenf

OMG! This cheesecake was positively sinful! Everyone loved it!

Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2011 by dschultz01

This is one of those recipes that my family keeps requesting. Made it for a holiday gathering a few years ago, and everyone is still talking about it!

Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2011 by bethjensen

Have made this several times and always a hit. MY family likes it when I add peanut butter cups on top of the peanut butter layer.

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by Kar_ligirl

Holy Cheesecake! This was amazingly good! I made it for my Valentine, and He LOVED IT! Keep in mind this is very rich, but full of peanut butter and chocolate flavor! Took some time to make, but I will definately make this again!

Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2011 by rsweet3

this turned out so good. I cant wait to make it again. Instead of using the fudge for the top I used the Reese's shell for ice cream. worked great

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2011 by Tishscook

This is sooooo good. Everyone just loved it.

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by chirey

DELICIOUS! This is one of the best cheesecakes I have ever tasted. You can't go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate! I made it according to the directions except I doubled the reese's cups on top. I took it to a Thanksgiving carryin and everyone raved about it. Just make sure everyone sees it when it is whole because cutting it ruins the pretty look! My slices looked nothing like the photo! But that's why magazines have food stylists! Most amazing flavor and I will definitely be making it again! The only thing I might change is the crust and make an all oreo crust!

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