Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Peanut butter cups (6, chopped)
• Whipped cream (1 cup)
• Eggs (3)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Sugar (1 cup)
• Peanut butter (1 cup)
• Cream cheese (16 oz)
• Butter (1/3 cup, melted)
• Graham cracker crumbs (1 1/2 cups)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature.
8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set.
9. Before serving, top the cheesecake with whipped cream and chopped peanut butter cups.
10. Slice and enjoy!