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How to Make Reese's® Brownie Bottomed Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Chip Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Calling all chocolate and peanut butter lovers! This Reese's® Brownie Bottomed Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Chip Cheesecake is the ultimate indulgence for those who can't resist the irresistible combination of rich, chocolatey brownies, creamy peanut butter, and decadent milk chocolate chips. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for special occasions, potlucks, or simply treating yourself to a little slice of heaven.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (11 ounce) package REESE'S® Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Chips, divided
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 ¼ cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup HERSHEY®'S Cocoa Powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages softened cream cheese
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon shortening

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 to 12 servings

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9-inch springform pan. Set aside 2 tablespoons chips.
  • Stir together butter, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with spoon or wire whisk. Add eggs; stir until well blended. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; blend well. Spread in prepared pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until brownie begins to pull away from side of pan. Meanwhile make cheesecake layer.
  • Immediately after removing brownie from oven, sprinkle remaining chips over brownie surface. Spoon cheesecake mixture over chips. Return to oven; continue baking 45 to 50 minutes or until almost set. Remove from oven to wire rack. With knife, loosen cake from side of pan. Cool 2 hours; cover. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or until thoroughly chilled. Remove side of pan.
  • Combine 1/2 teaspoon shortening and reserved 2 tablespoons chips in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at HIGH 15 seconds at a time, stirring after heating, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Drizzle over top of cheesecake. Store, covered, in refrigerator.
  • Cheesecake Layer: Beat 3 packages (8 oz. each) softened cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth in large mixer bowl. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

    • Nutrition

    719 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 26g
    • Cholesterol: 185mg
    • Sodium: 470mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 55g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 133mg

    Categories

    Brownie recipes
    Peanut butter recipes
    Cheesecake recipes