Description
A deliciously easy dessert featuring layers of peanut butter cheesecake and hot fudge, topped with whipped cream and graham cracker crumble.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 oz graham crackers (enough for three layers – you will need 4 sleeves)
- 1 1/2 cups hot fudge sauce
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 20 oz Challenge cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 16 Reese’s full size, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for whipped topping)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for whipped topping)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped topping)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (for crumble)
- 2 tbsp Challenge unsalted butter, melted (for crumble)
- 2 tbsp sugar (for crumble)
Instructions
- Lay graham crackers in a single layer across the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish, breaking apart as necessary.
- Spread half of the hot fudge sauce on top of the graham crackers. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese for 2 to 3 minutes on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add peanut butter and beat until combined.
- Add powdered sugar and beat until no lumps remain. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Fold in whipped cream. Fold in chopped Reese’s.
- Spread half of cheesecake mixture on top of hot fudge sauce.
- Add a layer of graham crackers, remaining half of hot fudge sauce, and remaining cheesecake mixture. Top with another layer of graham crackers.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form for the topping.
- Spread whipped cream on top of graham crackers.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a small bowl for the crumble. Mix to combine and sprinkle over the top of the cake.
- Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
- Top with additional Reese’s candy before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cake overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Feel free to use any chocolate sauce of your choice if hot fudge sauce is not available.
- Additional toppings can be added according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg