White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the decadent fusion of white chocolate and peanut butter with this luscious White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe. A creamy peanut butter base is topped with a rich cheesecake layer, studded with mini white chocolate Reese’s cups, and drizzled with more peanut butter and white chocolate for the ultimate dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Creamy Peanut Butter Base:
- 2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 Egg
Cheesecake Layer:
- 12 ounces Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1 1/2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter
- 2 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 8-ounce container Whipped Topping, Thawed
- 2 4-ounce packages White Baking Chocolate, Melted (cooled)
Toppings and Drizzles:
- 1 12 ounce bag Miniature Reese’s White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Unwrapped (whole)
- 1 12 ounce bag Miniature Reese’s White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Unwrapped (coarsely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 2 ounces White Baking Chocolate, Melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and eggs.
- Spread the mixture into a well-greased 8-inch springform pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool the base in the pan completely. Meanwhile, prepare the cheesecake layer by beating cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, whipped topping, and melted white chocolate.
- Spread a thin layer of cheesecake mixture over the cooled base. Arrange whole Reese’s cups on top. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Pile the remaining cheesecake mixture on top. Smooth and top with chopped Reese’s cups.
- Melt peanut butter and drizzle over the cups. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the cheesecake.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the cheesecake cleanly.
- This dessert is rich; small slices are recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 47g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: White Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Cheesecake, Dessert, Reese's Cups
