Butterfinger Cheesecake Recipe 

Butterfinger Cheesecake Recipe 🍰🍫

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 2 1/4 cups Oreo crumbs
• 4 tbsp salted butter, melted

For the Filling:

• 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups chopped Butterfingers

For the Ganache:

• 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

For the Whipped Cream:

• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Garnish:

• Chopped Butterfingers

Directions

1. Prepare the Crust:
   • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
   • Combine the Oreo crumbs and melted butter.
   • Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
   • Bake for 10 minutes.
   • Set up a water bath to use later.
2. Make the Filling:
   • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth.
   • Add sour cream, peanut butter, and vanilla, blending well.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
   • Fold in the chopped Butterfingers.
   • Pour the filling over the crust.
   • Place the pan in the water bath.
   • Bake at 300°F for 1 hour and 25 minutes.
3. Prepare the Ganache:
   • Heat the heavy cream until hot but not boiling.
   • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips.
   • Let sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
   • Spread the ganache over the cooled cheesecake.
4. Make the Whipped Cream:
   • Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
   • Decorate the top of the cheesecake with the whipped cream.
   • Sprinkle additional chopped Butterfingers for garnish.
5. Chill:
   • Allow the cheesecake to chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Time

• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
• Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes + cooling

Servings

• Makes 12-14 slices

Enjoy!

Indulge in a slice of heaven with this Butterfinger Cheesecake, perfect for any special occasion or simply to sweeten your everyday moments!