Strawberry Cheesecake Reeses
A delicious twist on classic cheesecake, featuring creamy layers accented with fresh strawberries and crunchy Reese’s peanut butter cups.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese (2 packages, 8 oz each)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1 cup strawberries, pureed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Beat the cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Incorporate vanilla extract.
- Fold in the chopped peanut butter cups and strawberry puree until swirled.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to set.
- Slice into squares and serve cold.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix after adding eggs to avoid cracks. Decorate with fresh berries or whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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