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- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to make it easier to lift the bars later.
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a firm and even crust.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add in the sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until fully combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the sour cream, peanut butter, and heavy cream, then mix until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Butterfinger candy pieces gently.
3. Bake the Cheesecake:
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and spread it into an even layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set (it may still jiggle slightly). If the edges start to brown too quickly, cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
4. Add the Toppings:
- Once the cheesecake has cooled to room temperature, chill it in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight is best!).
- Before serving, top the cheesecake with chopped Reese’s, Butterfinger pieces, and optional chocolate chips.
- For extra peanut butter flavor, warm up the peanut butter in the microwave for 15-20 seconds and drizzle it over the top.
5. Slice and Serve:
- Use the parchment paper to lift the cheesecake bars out of the pan and place them on a cutting board.
- Slice into squares or bars and enjoy your candy explosion! 🍬🍫
Tips:
- If you want to get even more decadent, you can add a layer of melted chocolate on top of the cheesecake before adding the toppings.
- Make sure to chill the bars well—they’ll be much easier to slice and serve if they’re completely set.
- You can also experiment by adding other candy bars that you love—Snickers, Milky Way, or Twix would be amazing as well!
This treat is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with its sweet, creamy, and crunchy combo of Reese’s and Butterfinger! Let me know how it turns out or if you need any tweaks to the recipe! 😋
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