Cheesecake + Peanut Butter Cups = the Most Decadent Dessert EVER

Peanut Butter Cup CheesecakeThis recipe is a creamy, rich, and decadent peanut butter lovers dream. Garnish the cheesecake with halved peanut butter cups for an extra wow-factor.

Total Time: 1 hr 55 min
Prep Time: 35 min
Oven Temp: 350 degrees
Yields: 16

- 6 tablespoons(s) butter, melted, plus more for pan
- 1 1/2 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup(s) finely crushed chocolate sandwich-cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup(s) sugar
- 3/4 cup(s) creamy peanut butter

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- 3 package(s) (8 ounces each) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup(s) sugar
- 1 cup(s) sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 3 (large) eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup(s) hot fudge ice cream topping
- Peanut butter cups, cut into halves

1. Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush 9-inch springform pan with melted butter. In large bowl, mix all crumbs, sugar, and 6 tablespoons butter. Press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of pan. Bake 10 minutes or until crust has set. Cool completely on wire rack. In small bowl, microwave peanut butter on high 30 seconds or until melted. Brush onto bottom crust.


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3. In small bowl, microwave 1/4 cup hot fudge topping on high 30 seconds or until pourable; fold into reserved 1 cup batter. Carefully pour chocolate filling over batter in pan; swirl with knife.



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