No-Bake Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dream
A rich, creamy cheesecake filled with peanut butter and surrounded by an irresistible chocolate crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 sleeves graham crackers (about 18-20 crackers)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
For the Peanut Butter Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted if you're feeling fancy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
For the Chocolate Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
For Toppings
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 12-15 full-size Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
- Extra whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or a drizzle of melted peanut butter (optional)
- A few whole Reese’s for decoration (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature.
Prepare the Crust
- Crush graham crackers in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form.
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, sugar, melted butter, and salt.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.
Make the Peanut Butter Filling
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add peanut butter and mix.
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar and vanilla; blend until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold into peanut butter mixture.
- Spread mixture over chilled crust and smooth the top.
Prepare the Chocolate Layer
- Beat softened cream cheese with cocoa powder and sugar until smooth; add vanilla.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and gently fold into chocolate mixture.
Layer the Cheesecake
- Spread chocolate filling over peanut butter layer and smooth the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Final Touches
- Top cheesecake with chopped Reese’s, mini chocolate chips, and whipped cream before serving.
Serving
- Slice with a hot knife and garnish with melted peanut butter or chocolate if desired.
Storage
- Cover leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze wrapped slices for 2-3 months.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Chill layers well, and avoid overmixing whipped cream for a light texture. Customize with various toppings or flavors for a unique twist.