White Chocolate Reese's Dream Cheesecake
A creamy and indulgent cheesecake combining white chocolate and Reese's peanut butter cups, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- springform pan
- mixing bowl
- Spatula
- oven
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups whole milk
- 4 units eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 20 units Reese's peanut butter cups, chopped
Garnish Ingredients
- to taste extra Reese's peanut butter cups, chopped
- to taste whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk, then add the eggs one at a time. Stir in the melted white chocolate, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Gently fold in the chopped Reese's cups.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 60-70 minutes, until the center is slightly set but still has a slight jiggle.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top the cheesecake with additional chopped Reese's cups and whipped cream.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and allow the cheesecake to chill properly before serving.