Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until fluffy.

Step 2

Add unprepared cheesecake pudding mix and beat until fully combined. The mixture will be chunky.

Step 3

Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, (or an electric hand mixer) running on low speed, slowly incorporate, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, a total of 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream into the cream cheese mixture. Beat well between each addition of cream.Add powdered sugar to the cheesecake mixture and continue beating until fully combined.

Step 4

In a separate mixing bowl, beat remaining 1 ½ cups of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Use a spatula to gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Chop Oreo cookies and Reese’s peanut butter cups into large chunks. Stir cookies and peanut butter cups into the cheesecake mixture, reserving a few to garnish the top of the dessert.

Step 6

Transfer the cream cheese dessert to a serving bowl and top with reserved candy/cookies.

Step 7

For a chocolate ganache topping, heat ½ cup chocolate chips with 3 tablespoons of heavy cream for about 30 seconds in the microwave. Whisk together the cream and chocolate until fully combined and silky smooth. Allow to cool for a few minutes.

Step 8

Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top of the prepared dessert and serve more on the side for drizzling over individual portions.