"This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate and peanut butter lovers! It features a chocolate cookie crust and rich stripes of luscious chocolate and peanut butter cheesecake. Top it with whipped cream and peanut butter cups for maximum indulgence!Note that this cheesecake requires a long baking and chilling time, so I recommend preparing it a day in advance and letting it chill overnight in the refrigerator...."
INGREDIENTS
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12 oz chocolate graham crackers (23 crackers, to yield about 2 1/3 cup crumbs)
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5 oz butter
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2 lbs cream cheese at room temperature (Do not use whipped or light variety)
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9.37 oz brown sugar (1 1/4 cups)
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9.5 oz creamy peanut butter (1 cup, do not use natural variety)
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp salt
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4 fl oz International Delight REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups Creamer (1/2 cup)
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4 fl oz whipping cream (1/2 cup)
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4 large eggs at room temperature and lightly beaten
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5 oz semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
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6 fl oz whipping cream (3/4 cup)
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1 oz powdered sugar (1/4 cup)
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Assorted peanut butter cups for decorating