Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

By forgetid

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese
• 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, divided
• 6 peanut butter cups, cut into small wedges

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray.
Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat peanut butter on high for 30 seconds or until softened. Spread over crust to within 1 in. of edges.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Pour 1 cup into a bowl; set aside. Pour remaining filling over peanut butter layer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 1/4 cup fudge topping on high for 30 seconds or until thin; fold into reserved cream cheese mixture. Carefully pour over filling; cut through with a knife to swirl.
Return pan to baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
Microwave remaining fudge topping on high for 30 seconds or until warmed; spread over cheesecake. Garnish with peanut butter cups. Refrigerate overnight