Description
Irresistible peanut butter butterfinger cheesecake blends creamy richness with crunchy candy bar excitement. Rich Philadelphia cream cheese and crisp butterfinger pieces create a memorable dessert for chocolate and peanut butter enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Filling:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Topping and Garnish:
- 4 Butterfinger candy bars, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 325°F and create a buttery graham cracker foundation in a springform pan by pressing the crumbly mixture firmly across the bottom.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth and creamy, then incorporate granulated sugar and rich peanut butter, blending until uniformly combined.
- Introduce eggs individually into the mixture, carefully folding after each addition to maintain a silky texture, then gently stir in fragrant vanilla extract.
- Delicately pour the luxurious cheesecake batter over the prepared crust, ensuring an even distribution and minimal air pockets.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55-60 minutes, watching for subtle golden edges and a slight jiggle in the center.
- Remove from oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set thoroughly.
- Before serving, generously sprinkle crushed Butterfinger pieces across the surface, creating a crunchy caramel-like topping.
- Finish by drizzling smooth cream in an artistic pattern, enhancing both visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, lump-free cheesecake batter and prevent cracking during baking.
- Crush Butterfinger bars finely for even distribution and better texture throughout the cheesecake.
- Wrap the springform pan in aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in during the water bath baking method, ensuring a perfectly creamy texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or almond flour crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg