Description
Sinful Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cheesecake merges creamy richness with crunchy candy bar excitement. Chocolate graham cracker crust and silky filling create a dessert paradise that will make sweet tooths dance with pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) peanut butter
- 4 Butterfinger candy bars, chopped
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 3 large eggs
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 325°F and meticulously craft a graham cracker foundation by pressing crumbs into a springform pan, ensuring an even, compact base.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and granulated sugar until the mixture achieves a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition to maintain a smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Gently fold in fragrant vanilla extract and sprinkle generously with crushed Butterfinger candy, distributing the crunchy fragments evenly throughout the velvety batter.
- Delicately transfer the luscious mixture into the prepared crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an elegant finish.
- Bake for approximately 55-60 minutes, watching for slight wobbling in the center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, preventing potential cracking.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to set the cheesecake firmly.
- Before serving, garnish the top with additional crushed Butterfinger pieces, creating a tempting, textural crown.
Notes
- Crush Butterfinger candy bars completely to ensure even distribution throughout the cheesecake for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to create a smoother, lump-free batter that blends more easily.
- Consider wrapping the springform pan in aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in during the baking process and protect the delicate crust.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs and use certified gluten-free Butterfinger bars or similar chocolate-peanut butter candy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg