How to Make Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mini peanut butter cheesecakes are a delightful and indulgent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. These individual portion sized treats are rich, creamy, and packed with the delicious flavor of peanut butter. They are the perfect marriage of two classic desserts - cheesecake and peanut butter - and are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves the combination of sweet and salty flavors. Not only do they taste amazing, but they also look adorable, making them a great option for parties or g...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup crushed peanut butter cups (such as Reese's®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 mini cheesecakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar for crust in a bowl. Divide evenly into 6 cups of a 12-cup muffin tin. Flatten crust in each cup with a spoon. Set aside.
  • Mix cream cheese and peanut butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until thoroughly mixed with no chunks remaining. Mix in brown sugar. Add egg and mix to combine. Mix in cream and vanilla. Divide batter evenly onto the crusts and sprinkle crushed peanut butter cups over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature, about 1 hour. Refrigerate until completely chilled, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Nutrition

    496 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 112mg
    • Sodium: 282mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 220mg