Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecakes are a delectable no-bake treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter, reminiscent of your favorite peanut butter cup. These individual cheesecakes make for an ideal dessert for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration, family gathering, or simply a sweet indulgence at home. Their smooth texture and luscious taste will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 16 oz softened cream cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare mini baking cups or pans.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the base of each cup and chill.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add heavy cream and mix until thickened.
- Fold melted chocolate into two-thirds of this mixture; spread over the chilled crust.
- Mix peanut butter into the reserved filling and layer on top.
- Make ganache by melting remaining chocolate with cream; pour over cheesecakes.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips.
- Chill until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (65g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg