reese's peanut butter cup cheesecake

How To Make reese's peanut butter cup cheesecake

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  Please Note****Plan ahead--cheesecake needs to chill for at least 4 hours.
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  THE CRUST:
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  Combine crushed Oreo cookies and peanuts that have been ground in a food processor with the melted butter.
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  Pat the crust mixture onto bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
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  THE FILLING:
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  Beat cream cheese in bowl of electric mixer until smooth.
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  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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  Add sugar, peanut butter and cream; mix until smooth.
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  Stir in vanilla, then fold in peanut butter cup pieces with a rubber spatula.
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  Pour filling into prepared crust.
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  Place springform pan into a larger baking pan.
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  Pour hot water into the larger pan so that the water comes 1 inch up the sides of the springform pan.
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  Bake at 275°F 1-1/2 hours, or until firm and lightly browned.
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  THE TOPPING:
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  Combine the sour cream and sugar and spread on the cheesecake.
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  Return the cake to the oven for 5 minutes.
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  Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for one hour.
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  You may run a knife along the edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan somewhat.
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  Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
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