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!

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