Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat together the unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth and combined. Gradually add the packed light brown sugar and mix until creamy.
- Add the large room-temperature egg and mix well. Gradually incorporate the flour, oats, baking soda, and kosher salt on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the M&M candies and semi-sweet chocolate chips, making sure they’re evenly distributed.
- Reserve 1.5 cups of the cookie dough for pressing into the cheesecake crust. Drop tablespoonfuls of the remaining dough onto the lined baking sheets. Use a cookie scoop for even portions. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- Press the reserved cookie dough into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 7-inch springform pan, forming a solid crust.
Cheesecake Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth.
- Gradually add the superfine granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in the mini M&M’s and mini chocolate chips.
Baking and Cooling
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the cookie dough crust. Bake for 70-75 minutes until the top is golden and the edges are set (a slight jiggle in the middle is okay).
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream and confectioners’ sugar, then spread it evenly over the cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours—overnight is even better.
Serving
- Top with whipped cream, M&M’s, chocolate syrup, and additional chocolate chips. Cut, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Make your cheesecake a day in advance for flavors to meld beautifully. Always use room temperature eggs and dairy for the happiest, creamiest cheesecake!
