Description

Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecakes are delightful, bite-sized treats that blend creamy cheesecake with crunchy mini peanut butter cups. Perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy a sweet tooth, these cheesecakes are easy to make and sure to impress your guests. With their rich peanut butter flavor and adorable size, they bring joy to every occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup mini peanut butter cups (chopped)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 tbsp butter (melted)
2 tbsp cocoa powder (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into muffin liners for the crust.
In another bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, peanut butter, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
Fold in chopped mini peanut butter cups.
Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crusts and bake for 18-20 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
Cool at room temperature before chilling in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 196
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: For a chocolate twist, add cocoa powder to the filling. Substitute almond or cashew butter for a different nutty flavor.