Description
A delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake with crunchy Butterfinger candy bars, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (302g) Oreo crumbs
- 4 tbsp (56g) salted butter, melted
- 24 ounces (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (207g) sugar
- 3 tbsp (24g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (173g) sour cream, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (140g) peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (12 fun-sized bars) chopped Butterfingers
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp (35g) peanut butter
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Chopped Butterfingers for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix the Oreo crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool while you prepare the filling.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the flour, sour cream, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the chopped Butterfingers.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for about 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate chips with 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream in a bowl over simmering water or in the microwave until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the cooled cheesecake.
- Whip the remaining heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe the whipped cream over the cheesecake and sprinkle with chopped Butterfingers.
Notes
Store the cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure to cover it well with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American