Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecakes
Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecakes are a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and crunchy peanut butter cups, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. These bite-sized treats are quick to prepare and promise to delight your taste buds with every delicious bite. Ideal for gatherings or just a special treat at home, they are sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press about one tablespoon into each muffin liner and bake for 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Gently fold in half of the chopped peanut butter cups.
- Pour cheesecake mixture evenly over crusts in muffin tin, leaving some space for rising.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool before refrigerating for at least two hours or overnight.
- Drizzle melted chocolate on top and garnish with remaining mini peanut butter cups before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg