Description
Indulgent Caramel Reese’s Oreo Cheesecake delivers a luxurious blend of chocolate, peanut butter, and creamy richness. Chocolate cookie crust and caramel drizzle elevate this dessert, promising a delightful journey through sweet and tangy layers you’ll savor to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 10 Reeses cups, chopped
Crust and Base Ingredients:
- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Topping and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crushed Oreos (for topping)
- 1/2 cup chopped Reeses cups (for topping)
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare the oven environment by heating to 325°F and thoroughly coating a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray.
- Craft the foundational crust by pulverizing Oreo cookies and blending with melted butter, then firmly pressing the mixture across the pan’s base, creating a compact layer. Bake briefly for 10 minutes to solidify the structure.
- Create the luxurious cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate eggs individually, gently folding each into the mixture to maintain a smooth texture, preventing potential curdling.
- Enhance the flavor profile by introducing vanilla extract, sour cream, and peanut butter, stirring until thoroughly integrated and generating a rich, velvety base.
- Delicately fold chopped Reese’s cups throughout the batter, distributing them evenly to guarantee a balanced distribution of chocolate and peanut butter elements.
- Carefully pour the prepared filling over the pre-baked Oreo crust, smoothing the surface to create an even landscape.
- Bake for approximately 55-60 minutes, monitoring until the center demonstrates a subtle wobble, indicating perfect custard-like consistency.
- Allow gradual cooling by turning off the oven and leaving the door slightly ajar, permitting the cheesecake to settle and prevent potential cracking.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, enabling complete structural development and flavor melding.
- Finalize the presentation by artfully drizzling caramel sauce across the surface, garnishing with crushed Oreos and additional Reese’s cup fragments for textural contrast.
- Optional: Crown with a delicate dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch before serving chilled.
Notes
- Crush Oreos finely to create a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly without crumbling.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to ensure a silky, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends seamlessly.
- Prevent cracks by baking the cheesecake in a water bath or using gentle, low-temperature baking techniques.
- Experiment with gluten-free Oreos and alternative nut butters to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining the rich, decadent flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 424
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg