Description
Experience the ultimate dessert with this decadent Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cheesecake. A creamy peanut butter cheesecake base loaded with crushed Butterfinger candy for a delightful crunch. Perfect for peanut butter lovers and special occasions. Keywords: Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Cheesecake, Butterfinger Dessert, Rich Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1 cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars
- Extra Butterfinger pieces for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and mix well until combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream and crushed Butterfinger pieces.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Garnish with extra Butterfinger pieces before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, freeze the cheesecake for about 30 minutes before serving.
- You can use mini Butterfinger pieces for easy garnishing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with optional crust baking)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 350mg