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No Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

July 3, 2015 by thedomesticrebel | 30 Comments

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Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake on white plate with pie dish in backgroundI’m just gonna get straight to the point.

I hate the gym.

I hate cardio, I hate aerobics, I hate that I’m the only one in Zumba that looks like I’m having a grand mal seizure. I hate having to shower immediately after in fear of catching leprosy or something funky.

So yeah. I recently started up with the gym again and I’m having a helluva time. I know I need to be there so I put in the time, but damn. I’d much rather be shoveling this cheesecake in my face while binge-watching Orange in my pajamas.

…not that I do that or anything. Dontjudgeme.

But I’ll get straight to the point on this cheesecake: it’s the bomb. There’s a couple of qualifiers for you to check off in order to like this cheesecake.

1) You’re human
2) You like dessert
3) You like peanut butter cups in and around your mouth
4) You’re all of the above

This was originally going to be a Nutella cheesecake, but I spotted a jar of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Spread in the back of my pantry and knew I had to use that instead. It’s like Nutella but with a peanut buttery twist. And it’s oh so delicious in this cheesecake!

Creamy, rich, peanut buttery, thick and delicious, you’ll go nuts for this cheesecake. But you *may* want to make a date with the gym afterwards.

Closeup of Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake on white plate

*adapted from the Sinful Sweets cookbook

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5 from 2 votes

No Bake Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

This cheesecake is totally decadent! Bursting with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter flavors, it tastes like a giant, indulgent peanut butter cup!
Prep Time8 hrs
Total Time8 hrs
Course: Cakes/Cupcakes, No Bake Desserts
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Servings: 8 -12
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

  • 1 jar Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread
  • 2 (8 oz each) pkgs cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 prepared Oreo chocolate cookie crust
  • 1 bag Reese's Peanut Butter Minis roughly chopped

Instructions

  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add in the Reese's spread and blend until smooth. Blend in the heavy cream and beat until it has a mousse-like texture.
  • Spread the mixture carefully into the prepared cookie crust. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, garnish the pie with the chopped Reese's cups. Cut into slices and serve!

Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake on white plateI promise, the 8 hr. chill time is worth the wait! This dreamy pie tastes just like the inside of a peanut butter cup: smooth, creamy, thick and totally, utterly scrumptious. You’ll love it!

Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

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  1. June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says

    July 3, 2015 at 4:44 am

    LOL I can see how the gym might be needed after this! Or at least a quick jog around the block, because that looks so rich and amazing… 🙂

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 3, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      I can do the jog around the block if it means getting another piece!

      Reply
  2. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    July 3, 2015 at 11:25 am

    The gym can be horrible! I personally hate to sweat. I just feel so gross then I have to change and shower in the middle of the day! It is just too inconvenient for me! I think instead I’ll make pie =)

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 3, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      Right?! That’s why I loathe it so much – I’m a night showerer. I don’t want to do it in the middle of the day, and I don’t want to wait until nighttime either. Gah!

      Reply
  3. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    July 3, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    5 stars
    gym=boo

    cake=YAY!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 3, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      Yay!

      Reply
  4. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    July 4, 2015 at 4:13 am

    I used to hate exercising, too. It’s hard to enjoy sweating, pain, and sometimes, fatigue. Keep up the hard work, girl. Some types of cardio can be enjoyable. Zumbas definitely not for me, but I like spin class. It makes me feel less guilty when I dive into this cheesecake afterward. 😉

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 4, 2015 at 5:36 pm

      I have to try spin!

      Reply
  5. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    July 4, 2015 at 7:43 am

    That spread is the best. And let’s workout together sometime!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 4, 2015 at 5:35 pm

      Yes! We have to!

      Reply
  6. Jess @ Sweetest Menu says

    July 4, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    OH BOY! This pie looks incredible! I love reeses peanut butter cups and cheesecake and no bake recipes. So much to love!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 4, 2015 at 5:35 pm

      Thanks so much Jess!

      Reply
  7. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    July 5, 2015 at 2:10 am

    I would much rather have a slice of this cheesecake than go to the gym too! It look so rich, creamy and delicious! Love that you used the chocolate peanut butter spread!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 5, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      Thanks Kelly – that spread is the bomb!

      Reply
  8. Liz says

    July 5, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    If you can DO Zumba, you’re way ahead of me!!! But I guess I’d go embarrass myself so I could justify shoveling in a few slices of this sublime cheesecake!!!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 5, 2015 at 7:39 pm

      Haha, thanks Liz!

      Reply
  9. CakeSpy says

    July 6, 2015 at 5:40 am

    I probably don’t need to tell you that I love you again…but you know, it’s true.

    Reply
  10. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Ahhh the lovely debate of I should exercise but it sucks. Plain and simple! Instead I’d rather just eat a whole pan of this deliciousness. Is that wrong? I think not!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 7, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      Nope, totally not wrong!

      Reply
  11. Lauren says

    July 21, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    What do you do with the mini chips?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 21, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      Hey Lauren, there are no mini chips in this recipe, only mini Reese’s cups, which you use to garnish the top of the cheesecake 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        July 22, 2015 at 9:08 am

        Haha haha okay I feel like I ding dong. Cheese in mixer now:)

        Reply
      • Lauren says

        July 22, 2015 at 7:34 pm

        I made it today. I did a layer of cups on bottom then the fillling. Then let freeze a few hours. Made a whipped topping for edges. Cups all over top. Then melted chocolate chips and peanut butter chips (separately) and drizzled over everything.

        Reply
        • thedomesticrebel says

          July 22, 2015 at 7:47 pm

          Sounds AMAZING Lauren!!

          Reply
  12. Jeff says

    July 7, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    How much Spread?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 7, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      Hi Jeff, one jar is about 11-13 oz… don’t have the exact amount on hand, but it’s the same size bottle as the small jar of Nutella. Hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Rocky says

        November 15, 2022 at 4:06 am

        Question.. are there any alternatives for the Reese’s chocolate peanut butter spread? I cannot find it in any stores or online to be ordered.

        Reply
        • thedomesticrebel says

          November 16, 2022 at 7:24 pm

          Hi Rocky! You could use half creamy peanut butter and half Nutella spread instead!

          Reply
  13. Jeff says

    July 7, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    It dose thank you. Your recipe is yummy.

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 7, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Jeff! 🙂 Have a great day!

      Reply

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