Pistachio Dream Cheesecake

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Ingredients:

• 24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 containers of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese (8 oz each), softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/2 cup chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter and press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and continue beating until well blended.
4. Stir in half of the chopped pistachios and all of the heavy cream.
5. Pour mixture over the prepared crust, and bake for 45-50 minutes until the edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly.
6. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in with the door closed for another 10 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
8. In a small saucepan, melt peanut butter until smooth. Remove from heat and pour over the cooled cheesecake. Spread with a spatula to create an even layer.
9. Sprinkle the chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and remaining chopped pistachios on top. Chill for another 30 minutes to set the toppings before serving.