Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cheesecake Recipe
Ultra-creamy cheesecake packed with rich peanut butter flavor and crunchy Butterfinger candy pieces.A decadent dessert perfect for birthdays, parties, or whenever you want an indulgent showstopper.Smooth cheesecake meets chocolatey, crispy candy crunch in every bite.Easy to prepare ahead and guaranteed to impress dessert lovers.
Ingredients
- Chocolate cookie crumbs – 2 cups
- Melted butter – ½ cup
- Cream cheese softened – 3 cups
- Creamy peanut butter – 1 cup
- Sugar – 1 cup
- Eggs – 3 large
- Sour cream – 1 cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Crushed Butterfinger candy bars – 1½ cups
- Whipped cream and extra candy pieces for topping optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter, press into pan base, and bake crust for 10 minutes then cool.
- Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
- Fold crushed Butterfinger pieces into batter.
- Pour batter over crust and smooth the top.
- Bake 55–60 minutes until center is just set.
- Cool gradually, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and extra candy before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother filling.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks in cheesecake.
- Chill overnight for clean slices and best flavor.
- Add extra candy topping just before serving to keep it crunchy.