Description
Okay, so picture this: It’s summer, it’s hot as blazes, and you’re craving cheesecake but the thought of turning on your oven makes you want to cry. Enter this absolute DREAM of a dessert. It’s everything you love about cheesecake – that creamy, rich, tangy goodness – but with zero baking required. Plus, it’s loaded with Reese’s peanut butter cups because, let’s be honest, everything is better with Reese’s. This thing has saved my butt at more potlucks and family gatherings than I can count. One bite and people literally ask for the recipe before they’ve even finished chewing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 sleeves graham crackers (about 18–20 crackers)
- 1/4 cup sugar (because sweet crust = happy life)
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted (don’t even think about using margarine)
- Pinch of salt (enhances all the flavors)
For the Peanut Butter Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (and I mean REALLY softened – leave it out for at least an hour)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (I use Jif, but use whatever makes you happy)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted if you’re feeling fancy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (the real stuff, not imitation)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (this is what makes it fluffy and amazing)
For the Chocolate Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (yes, more cream cheese – live your best life)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened, not the hot chocolate mix!)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (because why not add more chocolate?)
For the Toppings:
- 12–15 Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped (buy the full-size ones, not the minis – trust me on this)
- Extra whipped cream if you’re feeling extra
- Chocolate shavings or a drizzle of melted peanut butter (optional but highly recommended)
- A few whole Reese’s for decoration if you want to show off