Indulge in the Ultimate BUTTERFINGER® Cheesecake Pie: Your Dream Easter Dessert Awaits!

Prepare to be swept away into a peanut butter lover’s paradise with this extraordinary BUTTERFINGER® Cheesecake Pie! Imagine a luscious dessert built on layers of rich chocolate cookie crust, creamy peanut butter cheesecake, delightful BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs, smooth chocolate ganache, and a crowning swirl of decadent peanut butter frosting. This isn’t just a pie; it’s a celebration of flavors and textures that promises to be the showstopper at any gathering, especially your Easter feast.

If you’re as passionate about BUTTERFINGER® as we are, you might also enjoy exploring other delightful creations, such as these Slow Cooker Butterfinger® Stuffed Apples, perfect for a cozy treat.

Embracing Spring and Cherished Easter Traditions

Can you believe Easter is almost here? The air is buzzing with the promise of Spring, signaling warmer days, longer evenings, and the sweet symphony of birdsong. The shift to Daylight Savings Time, while initially a jolt, brings the welcome change of sunshine stretching until 7 PM, making every day feel a little more vibrant and less like an early bedtime. Our windows are open, letting in the gentle breeze, and the world outside is blooming with vibrant flowers – truly a magical time of year!

For me, Spring brings not only beautiful weather and several cherished holidays but also the exciting prospect of planning children’s birthday parties. I’ve always been an ardent lover of holidays and a meticulous planner, skills I honed while running my own party business. Every holiday, our home transforms into a festive wonderland, our outfits are donned with seasonal flair, and our meals are meticulously planned to be nothing short of delicious.

My profound love for holidays is a treasured inheritance from my mother. She ensured that every occasion, whether a major holiday or a seemingly minor one, felt incredibly special. Our house would be decorated to the nines, our school lunchboxes adorned with charming holiday napkins, and our stockings, baskets, or placemats overflowed with delightful goodies each morning. These thoughtful gestures etched each holiday deep into our hearts, making every moment truly memorable and filled with joy.

Childhood Easter Memories: Hunts, Treats, and Family Feasts

Easter holds a particularly special place among my favorite holidays. My sister and I would receive the same distinctive basket each year, and every Easter morning, it would be brimming with an assortment of delicious treats, small toys, and brightly colored Easter eggs. The thrill of opening each egg, anticipating what surprise lay within – be it money, candy, stickers, or even a tiny piece of jewelry – was absolutely electrifying!

Our afternoons were dedicated to visiting our dear friends, who hosted an absolutely gigantic Easter egg party. Dressed in our “outside clothes,” we’d eagerly explore their woods, searching for hidden eggs. All the colored eggs held monetary value, but the coveted gold and silver eggs were worth a princely $1 or 50 cents. These were the treasures we’d literally get down and dirty in the mud to find! After the exhilarating egg hunt, we’d head inside to have our earnings counted. With change jingling in our pockets and wide grins on our faces, we’d then gather in the kitchen to fill our plates with a traditional spread of savory ham, creamy deviled eggs, and comforting cheesy potatoes. These memories are the fabric of my fondest Easters.

The Sweet Inspiration: Discovering BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs

Now, as an adult with children of my own, one of my greatest joys is the planning and shopping that precedes the holidays. There’s an undeniable thrill that washes over me the moment I step into a store and see a holiday countdown display. My internal compass immediately points me to the holiday aisle, and before I know it, my cart is overflowing with festive delights. So, it was no surprise that during a recent trip to Walmart, upon seeing the giant Easter Bunny declaring “23 days until Easter,” I practically skipped and hopped my way to the Easter candy aisle.

As I tossed individual candy pieces into my cart, my eyes landed on something truly special: BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs in a 6-pack. It’s remarkable how much cuter candy seems during Easter compared to Halloween, isn’t it? These chocolate Easter eggs, in my opinion, are infinitely more adorable than pumpkins. And the irresistible crunch inside these particular eggs? Absolutely delicious! It’s a taste and texture sensation that immediately captured my attention.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: we are a house full of peanut butter fanatics! I quickly snatched up a pack of the BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs, knowing full well they wouldn’t even make it into my children’s Easter baskets. (Don’t worry, I knew where to find more!) In addition to the 6-pack of BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs, I also grabbed a bag of BUTTERFINGER® NestEggs, those adorable, bite-sized versions of the larger candies. As I headed home, laying my treasures out on the counter, a brilliant idea sparked.

This year, my mother-in-law is hosting Easter dinner, and I’m in charge of dessert. What better way to impress and delight than to create a show-stopping BUTTERFINGER® Cheesecake Pie, generously stuffed with those irresistible BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs? Yes, it seemed like the absolute perfect dessert to complement our festive meal and become an instant family favorite.

Crafting Your Masterpiece: The BUTTERFINGER® Cheesecake Pie

My culinary journey began by preparing a rich, dark chocolate cookie crust, providing the perfect foundation for this indulgent creation. On top of this, I layered a creamy, dreamy peanut butter cheesecake filling. But the true secret ingredient came next: an entire layer of those fantastic BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs, arranged in a delightful pattern. More peanut butter cheesecake filling followed, creating a delectable sandwich for the crunchy eggs. Next came a silky chocolate ganache, offering a luxurious contrast. Finally, the pie was crowned with a generous swirl of fluffy peanut butter frosting.

To complete this edible work of art, I meticulously decorated the top of each “pillow” of peanut butter frosting with the smaller BUTTERFINGER® NestEggs, then nestled a large BUTTERFINGER® Cup Egg right in the center, making it visually stunning and utterly irresistible.

This BUTTERFINGER® Cheesecake Pie is, without a doubt, a true showstopper. My peanut butter-loving husband was in absolute heaven with every single bite. The BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs are an inspired addition because they’re not only incredibly cute with their detailed designs, but they also boast a fantastic quality: no artificial colors or flavors, with colors derived from natural sources. This means you can feel even better about indulging in this magnificent cheesecake, knowing you’re enjoying a dessert free from yucky additives! After all, it’s Easter, a time for celebration and a little guilt-free indulgence. And trust me, you won’t be able to resist this BUTTERFINGER® Cheesecake Pie anyway. You’re welcome!

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BUTTERFINGER® Cheesecake Pie

Prep 20 mins

Cook 50 mins

Total 1 hour, 10 mins

Author Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

Yield 16 servings

Layers of chocolate cookie crust, peanut butter cheesecake, BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs, chocolate ganache and peanut butter frosting, this BUTTERFINGER® Cheesecake Pie is a peanut butter lovers dream!

Ingredients

• Chocolate Cookie Crust
• 18 Chocolate sandwich cookies
• 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
• Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling
• 3 blocks of cream cheese, room temperature (I used a combination of 1/2 less fat and fat free)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup Peanut Butter
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 egg whites
• 16 BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs
• Chocolate Ganache
• 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate, chopped
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
• Peanut Butter Frosting
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 Tablespoons of milk
• 8 BUTTERFINGER® Nest Eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a spring form pan with cooking spray
2. Chocolate Cookie Crust
3. In a small food processor or a medium bowl crush the chocolate sandwich cookies. When they are crushed, stream or stir in melted butter.
4. Pour cookie crust into the bottom of your springform pan, pressing down
5. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Set aside to cool
6. Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling
7. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add in cream cheese and beat for 2 minutes.
8. Add in brown sugar and peanut butter and beat an additional minute.
9. Add in Greek yogurt and egg whites and mix until just combine.
10. Place half the Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling on top of the cooled cookie crust.
11. On top of the Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling layer on 15 BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs in a circular pattern.
12. On top of the 15 BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs layer on the rest of your Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling
13. Place the cheesecake on top of a cookie sheet and bake 50-60 minutes or just until the top is set up. Cool on a wire rack until completely cooled.
14. Chocolate Ganache
15. When the Cheesecake is cooled, begin to make your ganache. In a medium double boiler, set over medium heat, add your chopped chocolate, heavy cream and coconut oil.
16. Stir until melted and then pour over cheesecake allowing chocolate to run off the sides. Smooth out the top and sides and place in the refrigerator to set at least 1 hour.
17. Peanut Butter Frosting
18. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add in your butter and whip for 2-3 minutes. Add in peanut butter and mix for an additional minute.
19. 1/2 cup at a time, add in your powdered sugar until 1 cup has been added.
20. Pour in your vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk. Depending on the consistency you prefer on your frosting, add in another tablespoon if desired.
21. Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe on 16 pillows of peanut butter frosting. I started at the Compass map (N, E, S, W) and then I filled 3 pillows in between each of those which gave me 16.
22. Every other pillow, place a BUTTERFINGER® Nest egg on top.
23. Place a large dollop of peanut butter frosting in the center and nestle in 1 BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs.

Courses Dessert

Cuisine American

The Perfect Bake: Crispy Eggs and Flawless Slices

I’ll admit, there was a moment of suspense as I wondered how the BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs would fare in the oven. Would they melt into a gooey, shapeless mess, oozing out and turning the cheesecake into something resembling a Halloween disaster? The answer, to my immense delight, was absolute perfection! Just take a look at the inside of this BUTTERFINGER® Cheesecake Pie. The eggs maintained their charming egg shape beautifully, creating delightful pockets of extra crunchy peanut butter goodness within the creamy cheesecake.

I was so thrilled with the result that I quickly devoured one slice, and before I knew it, a second slice disappeared after dinner. To prevent myself from eating the entire pie, I sent the rest off with my husband to his work – but not before secretly stashing just one more piece at the back of the fridge. Shh, don’t tell my peanut butter-loving husband!

Quick Tip for Perfect Slices: When slicing into a chilled or dense dessert like this cheesecake, grab a very sharp knife. Run the knife under hot water for a few seconds, then wipe it clean with a towel. The warm blade will glide effortlessly through the layers, ensuring you get a perfectly clean and beautiful slice every single time!

Beyond Easter: More Ways to Enjoy BUTTERFINGER®

How do you and your family celebrate Easter? We’d love to hear about your traditions! And as you plan your holiday menu, be sure to explore all the delicious recipes you can create and devour using a variety of BUTTERFINGER® products. You can find inspiration directly on their official site or browse the incredibly creative Flavorful Moments Pinterest Board – Pinterest is truly a treasure trove for recipe ideas!

To make your holiday shopping even easier, Walmart offers a fantastic selection of NESTLÉ® products. You can conveniently peruse their offerings online to build your shopping list, then head to your local store for all your Easter and family recipe needs. This smart approach will save you valuable time and energy, eliminating the need to scramble through aisles trying to decide what to serve.

So, tell us, how will you be incorporating those delightful BUTTERFINGER® Cup Eggs into your Easter celebrations this year? This cheesecake would also make an utterly delicious pie to serve on Pie Day, March 14th! Any day is a good day for this delightful dessert.