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If you’re a fan of creamy cheesecakes and Reese’s peanut butter cups, this copycat strawberry cheesecake Reese’s recipe is about to become your new favorite indulgence. Picture a Reese’s kind of flavour cheesecake that pairs chocolate with peanut butter, with a strawberry layer purposely light on flavour that just complements the cake perfectly. This is both sophisticated and game dessert, beginning with a few rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and fresh strawberry ingredients.

This post will take you through every step of making this unique strawberry cheesecake Reese’s dessert from scratch, complete with tips to perfect the recipe, creative serving suggestions, and detailed insights into ingredient alternatives. This cheesecake is guaranteed to impress whether it’s an occasion cake or a sweet craving.

Ingredients For Copycat Strawberry Cheesecake Reese’s

For the Crust:

Rich, chocolatey base is formed with 1 & 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs.
1/4 cup granulated sugar –adds sweetness and helps bind the crust moisture
1/2 cup melted butter — holds the crust together

For the Cheesecake Filling:

24 oz cream cheese – softened to make it creamy and smooth.
For a perfectly sweet fill in: 1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs – helps bind them together
Sour cream — sweetens tames, and will add creaminess
added 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – this adds the best overall flavor.
Smooth peanut butter – it gives you that signature Reese’s taste (1/2 c.)
Chopped in 1/2 cup mini Reese’s peanut butter cups for mixing into the cheesecake

For the Strawberry Topping:

Sliced strawberries, 1 1/2 cups, fresh
Sweetner for the strawberry topping is 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice – adds sweetness and brightening to the flavor
Thickens the topping: 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Reese’s Drizzle:

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter– melted, for drizzling
Melted chocolate drizzle, they would have 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips on top.

Instructions For Strawberry Cheesecake Reese’s

1. Prepare the Crust

Put your oven on preheating at 350°F (175- 175°C). Beat together in a medium bowl the chocolate graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well moistened, and press into a bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Press the crust down with a spoon or a glass by it’s base. Set the oven to 200C and bake for 10 minutes, remove from the oven, let cool while you prepare the filling.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese one minute until smooth and creamy, then beat in the granulated sugar another minute on medium high speed, until creamy. Beat the eggs slowly, adding each one at a time, then well, after each addition. With this result, the eggs get fully incorporated without over breathing the batter.

Then, add sour cream and vanilla extract. Stir the peanut butter in once you’ve combined, and keep mixing until the batter is smooth and creamy.

Finally add the chopped mini Reese’s peanut butter cups. There will be Reese’s surprises scattered out through these little bites of chocolatey peanut butter goodness in the cheesecake.

3. Bake the Cheesecake

Spoon the cheesecake filling, smoothing its top with a spatula, over the cooled crust. Put the springform pan into a large roasting pan, and spray the sides of the springform pan with Pam and then carefully pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan. It ensures even baking and prevents the cheesecake cracking as well.

There is a whole cheesecake baked for 60 to 70 minutes, set through the center but still slightly jiggy. After turn off the oven, and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open till the cheesecake will cool gradually for 1 hour.

4. Chill the Cheesecake

Once your cheesecake has cooled to room temperature cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours — or overnight if possible to allow the cheesecake to fully set and develop flavors.

5. Strawberry Topping preparation

Chill the cheesecake, and make the strawberry topping. Add the sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch to the sliced up strawberries in a small saucepan. Stir occasionally until strawberries have released their juices, turned translucent, and mixture has thickened, about 5 or 7 minutes, depending on how hot your heat is, over medium heat. Topping should cool completely before using.

6. Add the Toppings

After the cheesecake has cooled, remove it from the spring form pan and spread the cooled strawberry topping over top of the cheesecake. Melt all of the melted peanut butter and chocolate chips together in the microwave and drizzle over the strawberry base. The drizzle of peanut butter and chocolate adds a little flair and improves flavor.

7. Serve and Enjoy

Slice your strawberry cheesecake Reese’s and serve it chilled. For each bite there will be the perfect blend of rich peanut butter cheesecake, chocolate crust and sweet strawberries.

Expert Tips for the Perfect Strawberry Cheesecake Reese’s

1. Room Temperature Ingredients

Also, make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing: cream cheese, eggs and the sour cream. This way you know it will be smooth and not lumpy.

2. Avoid Overmixing

Mix the eggs only until combined when adding the eggs to the cheesecake batter. If you over mix the batter it will incorporating too much air into the cheesecake and cracks will occur when you bake the cheesecake.

3. Use a Water Bath

Baking cheesecakes evenly—and preventing the top from cracking—requires a water bath. Make sure to wrap the bottom of the springform pan tightly with foil to prevent water from seeping in.

4. Chill for Best Results

Another key step is chilling the cheesecake several hours (or ideally overnight) to result in the bite you desire. The flavors give properly, the cheesecake sets properly and it makes for easier slicing.

What to Serve with Strawberry Cheesecake Reese’s

Whipped Cream

A creamy cheese cake meets an airy, light whipped cream. It can be served with a dollop of whipped cream on the side or top, or plain.

Fresh Strawberries

This cheesecake is served alongside an extra fresh strawberry for an added burst of freshness whenever possible. The natural sweetness and tartness of the strawberries compliment the strawberry topping.

Chocolate Sauce

For ultimate indulgence drizzle some extra chocolate sauce over each slice. The combination of the peanut butter and strawberry taste in the cheesecake with the rich chocolate sauce went so well.

Peanut Butter Fudge Sauce

Serve the cheesecake with a warm peanut butter fudge sauce if you’re a peanut butter lover. The great thing about this cheesecake? The warm, creamy sauce will melt into the cheesecake adding even more depth to the peanut butter flavor.

Ingredient Alternatives

Strawberry Cheesecake Reese's

1. Gluten-Free Crust

To make this cheesecake gluten free, use gluten free chocolate cookies or gluten free graham crackers instead of the chocolate graham crackers. Make sure to use certified gluten free ingredients other than the one you are putting forward.

2. Dairy-Free Cheesecake

To make this cheesecake dairy free simply replace the cream cheese and sour cream with dairy free cream cheese and sour cream alternatives (I used almond based cream cheese, sour cream and don’t add the egg). For the crust, use coconut oil instead of butter, and use dairy free chocolate chips for the drizzle.

3. Natural Peanut Butter

If you want a healthier option, choose natural peanut butter (made of only peanuts and salt). That means it gets rid of the added sugars and oils in so many commercial peanut butters without sacrificing the great peanut flavor.

4. Sugar Substitutes

To lower sugar content, choose Stevia or monk fruit sweetener instead. These add sugar but no calories, and can be used in the cheesecake filling and the strawberry topping.

Why This Recipe Is Better Than A Regular One

This strawberry cheesecake Reese’s recipe is better than any ordinary cheesecake because it combines the beloved flavors of Reese’s peanut butter cups with the fresh, tangy sweetness of strawberries. Rich, creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling is perfectly balanced with chopped Reese’s for added texture and chocolaty goodness through out. The strawberry topping balances out the creaminess of the cheesecake with a touch of brightness, but isn’t overly rich.

The cheesecake moves from visual all the way to the taste bud for the balance by adding peanut butter and chocolate drizzle on top, bringing the visual appeal up and adding that extra bit of Reese flavor with every bite. Cheesecakes are all about reducing one flavour to the forefront but this recipe masters the art of the combination by bringing together chocolate, peanut butter and strawberries in perfect bliss.

Perfection for Any Occasion Reasons

This strawberry cheesecake Reese’s is perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to holiday gatherings, or even just as a treat for yourself. The rich, decadent flavors of its combination will make it a show stopping dessert sure to impress guests while the fun, whimsical twist on traditional cheesecake will make it a unique modern dessert.

This cheesecake is a good one if you need to entertain because it can be made ahead. The beauty of this: Just prepare it a day in advance, let it chill overnight, and then serve it at your event without any last minute stress. The presentation is beautiful — juicy strawberries and drizzled chocolate — and it’s a beautifully presented centerpiece on any dessert table.

More Ways to Enjoy the Recipe

Mini Cheesecakes

Once this recipe uses a muffin tin it will then become mini cheesecakes for individual servings. Press the crust into the bottom of a lined tin, divide the cheesecake filling between the two, and line the tin with paper liners. Chill as usual, then bake for 20-25 minutes. These mini cheesecakes are great for party, or on the go treats!

Cheesecake Bars

Change it up into bars by using a square baking pan instead of a round springform pan. Once cooled, slice into bars to serve at pot lucks or casual get togethers.

Frozen Cheesecake Treats

We also recommend freezing individual slices of the cheesecake, to enjoy as frozen treats on a hot day. It is cool and refreshing because it makes the cheesecake firmer but your creamy texture remains.

Why the Recipe Stands Out

This strawberry cheesecake Reese’s stands out because it marries the rich, decadent flavors of Reese’s peanut butter cups with the light, fruity brightness of strawberries. With darling crunchy chocolate graham cracker crust, a rich peanut butter cheesecake layer, topped with a fresh strawberry topping, this is a sensory delight from the layers of texture and flavors.

It’s the unique combination of flavors that makes this recipe so different than traditional cheesecakes. Unlike most cheesecakes, this one perfectly marries the experience of chocolate and fruit, with an extra bonus of peanut butter for an even more indulgent dessert experience.

Nutritional Insights and Health Consideration

Each slice of strawberry cheesecake Reese’s contains approximately 480 calories and 32g of fat, making it a rich and indulgent dessert. The fat higher is because of the peanut butter and chocolate, but the cream cheese and sour cream do add in creaminess and richness.

Use lower fat cream cheese and sour cream and natural peanut butter and sugar substitutes. Even better yet, the fresh strawberry topping also packs in vitamins and antioxidants that a standard chocolate or caramel cheesecake just can’t offer.

Final Words

In conclusion, this strawberry cheesecake Reese’s recipe is a perfect fusion of classic cheesecake, fruity strawberry topping, and the irresistible flavors of Reese’s peanut butter cups. This cheesecake is perfect for special occasions — and for sweet treats in general — no matter what you serve it to. And venture never to make these again (ha!) and enjoy the texture and flavor variety in each and every bite!