You are about to fall hard for this lineup if chocolate and peanut butter is your love language! These 15 Reese’s cheesecake recipes include glorious no-bake short cuts and even towering layered showstoppers that are over the top! Grab some stretchy pants because we’re heading into cheesecake and peanut butter paradise!
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1) Classic Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake
This is the one I make when I want everyone's attention at the table.
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Classic Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake
A decadent cheesecake made with creamy peanut butter, built on a crust of chocolate cookies, and topped with Chopped Reese's Cups.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and wrap a springform pan in foil.
- Mix the crushed cookies with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Fold in half the chopped Reese's cups and pour the batter over the crust.
- Bake 55 to 65 minutes until the center is just set, then turn off the oven and crack the door for 1 hour.
- Chill the cheesecake in the fridge at least 4 hours, then top with the remaining chopped Reese's before serving.
Notes
An overnight chill gives you the cleanest slices.
2) No-Bake Reese's Cheesecake
It’s like you spent hours collating and preparing, but it’s zero oven, zero stress!
No-Bake Reese's Cheesecake
The deliciously smooth Whipped Peanut Butter Cheesecake rests on a buttery graham cracker crust and has been set in the fridge.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the graham crumbs with melted butter and press into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until no streaks remain.
- Spread the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Scatter the chopped Reese's cups across the surface.
- Chill at least 6 hours or overnight until firmly set before slicing.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened so the filling stays lump-free.
3) Reese's Cheesecake Bars
Cut these into small squares and they will disappear from the dessert tray!
Reese's Cheesecake Bars
Peanut butter cheesecake bars with a layer of chocolate cookie batter and topped with reese's pieces.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a 9x13 pan with parchment.
- Press the cookie crumbs mixed with melted butter into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth, then beat in the eggs.
- Pour the batter over the crust and scatter the mini Reese's on top.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes until set in the center.
- Cool, then chill at least 3 hours before lifting out and cutting into bars.
Notes
Use the parchment overhang to lift the whole slab out for tidy cuts.
4) Reese's Cheesecake Brownies
The combination of fudgy brownies and swirled cheesecake is exactly as rich as you would expect.
Reese's Cheesecake Brownies
Packed with Reese's pieces, these brownies have a marbling of peanut butter cheesecake and are filled with chocolate!
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 pan.
- Prepare the brownie batter and spread three-quarters of it into the pan.
- Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, and egg until smooth.
- Dollop the cheesecake mixture and remaining brownie batter over the top and swirl with a knife.
- Scatter the Reese's pieces and chocolate chips across the top.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes until set, then cool completely and chill 1 hour before cutting.
Notes
Chilling firms up the swirl so the squares hold their shape.
5) Peanut Butter Cup Swirl Cheesecake
Each slice has its our ribbon of gooey peanut butter running through it.
Peanut Butter Cup Swirl Cheesecake
A vanilla cheesecake has been baked and has a shiny swirl of peanut butter that runs through the middle.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and wrap a springform pan in foil.
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into the pan to form the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Pour the batter over the crust, then drizzle the warmed peanut butter on top and swirl with a knife.
- Bake 55 to 65 minutes until the center is just set, then cool slowly with the oven door cracked.
- Chill at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
Warm the peanut butter slightly so it swirls easily into ribbons.
6) Chocolate Reese's Cheesecake
This is chocolate fix turned all the way up!
Chocolate Reese's Cheesecake
A rich chocolate baked cheesecake topped with peanut butter cups and finished with a chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and wrap a springform pan in foil.
- Press the cookie crumbs and butter into the pan for the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Fold in most of the chopped Reese's and pour the batter over the crust.
- Bake 55 to 65 minutes until set, then cool gradually with the oven door cracked.
- Chill at least 4 hours, then drizzle with ganache and the remaining Reese's before serving.
Notes
Sift the cocoa powder first so the batter stays silky.
7) Reese's Stuffed Cheesecake
Peanut butter cups are buried in the center like hidden treasure!
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Reese's Stuffed Cheesecake
A layer of whole Reese's cups is baked right into the middle of a creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and wrap a springform pan in foil.
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into the pan to make the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and peanut butter until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Pour half the batter over the crust, arrange the whole Reese's cups in a layer, then top with the remaining batter.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes until the center is just set, then cool slowly with the oven door cracked.
- Chill at least 4 hours before slicing to reveal the hidden layer.
Notes
Press the whole cups gently into the batter so they stay centered.
8) Mini Reese's Cheesecakes
They're adorable, perfectly sized portions and make you feel a bit less guilty about going back for seconds!
Mini Reese's Cheesecakes
Mini peanut butter cheesecakes are baked in a muffin tin and feature a delicious Reese's cup at the bottom.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix the graham crumbs and butter and press a spoonful into each liner.
- Place one mini Reese's cup on top of each crust.
- Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar smooth, then beat in the eggs and spoon over the cups.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes until set, then cool to room temperature.
- Chill at least 2 hours before serving topped with extra chopped Reese's.
Notes
These freeze beautifully, so stash a few for later.
9) Reese's Cheesecake Mousse
Perfectly fluffy and ready within seconds. Your ideal treat is here!
Reese's Cheesecake Mousse
Peanut butter cheesecake mousse with crushed Reese's candy bars. The dessert is light and no-bake, and is served in cups.
Ingredients
Method
- Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
- Spoon a layer of mousse into serving cups, add a layer of chopped Reese's, then more mousse.
- Top with the remaining chopped Reese's.
- Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Fold gently to keep the mousse light and airy.
10) Frozen Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Imagine an ice cream cake and a cheesecake had a dreamy, chilly baby.
Frozen Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake
A slice of frozen cheesecake topped with peanut butter and straight from the freezer. It has a pie crust made of delicious chocolate and doesn’t require baking!
Ingredients
Method
- Press the cookie crumbs mixed with butter into a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping and half the chopped Reese's.
- Spread the filling over the crust and top with the remaining Reese's.
- Freeze at least 6 hours or until firm.
- Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Run a hot knife through it for clean frozen slices.
11) Reese's Cookie Dough Cheesecake
Why wouldn't there be edible cookie dough chunks in cheesecake?
Reese's Cookie Dough Cheesecake
Baked peanut butter cheesecake with cookie dough bites and Rees' cups.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and wrap a springform pan in foil.
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into the pan to form the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Fold in half the cookie dough pieces and pour the batter over the crust.
- Bake 55 to 65 minutes until just set, then cool slowly with the oven door cracked.
- Chill at least 4 hours, then top with the remaining cookie dough and chopped Reese's before serving.
Notes
Use heat-treated flour in the cookie dough so it is safe to eat raw.
12) Reese's Pretzel Cheesecake
The salty sweet pretzel crust delivers that wonderful contrast that is what dreams are made of.
Reese's Pretzel Cheesecake
Peanut butter cheesecake on a crunchy salted pretzel crust and topped with Reese's.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and wrap a springform pan in foil.
- Mix the crushed pretzels with melted butter and press firmly into the pan.
- Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Pour the batter over the pretzel crust.
- Bake 55 to 65 minutes until just set, then cool slowly with the oven door cracked.
- Chill at least 4 hours, then top with chopped Reese's and a few crushed pretzels before serving.
Notes
A sprinkle of flaky salt on top plays up the salty-sweet contrast.
13) Reese's Oreo Cheesecake
Two legends of the cookie jar come together on one ridiculous slice.
Reese's Oreo Cheesecake
A cookie crust cheesecake that is very creamy and contains a lot of crushed Oreos and chopped Reese's pieces.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and wrap a springform pan in foil.
- Press the cookie crumbs and butter into the pan to form the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Fold in the chopped Oreos and pour the batter over the crust.
- Bake 55 to 65 minutes until just set, then cool slowly with the oven door cracked.
- Chill at least 4 hours, then top with chopped Reese's and extra Oreo crumbs before serving.
Notes
Save a few whole cookies to stand up around the edge for a fun finish.
14) Layered Reese's Cheesecake
This amazing dessert will guarantee that you will be invited back again.
Layered Reese's Cheesecake
Stacked showstopper featuring layers of distinct chocolate cheesecake and layers of peanut butter cheesecake.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and wrap a springform pan in foil.
- Press the cookie crumbs and butter into the pan for the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time and divide the batter in half.
- Stir the peanut butter into one half and the cocoa powder into the other.
- Pour the chocolate layer over the crust, freeze 10 minutes, then gently top with the peanut butter layer.
- Bake 65 to 75 minutes until just set, cool slowly, then chill at least 6 hours before slicing to show the layers.
Notes
A short freeze between layers keeps them from blending together.
15) Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip
Ready for a party and scoopable, with all the cheesecake feels and a graham cracker.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip
A no-bake peanut butter cheesecake dip whipped up and filled with Reese's pieces that is great to dip cookies and pretzels in.
Ingredients
Method
- Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping.
- Stir in half the chopped mini Reese's.
- Spread the dip into a serving bowl and top with the remaining Reese's.
- Chill at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve with graham crackers, pretzels, and apple slices for dipping.
Notes
A little drizzle of melted chocolate on top makes it look extra fancy.