Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecakes, a no-bake dessert that perfectly captures the essence of a giant peanut butter cup. These mini cheesecakes are creamy, rich, and bursting with flavor, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—from celebrations to satisfying sweet cravings at home. With a luscious chocolate and peanut butter filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust, each bite is a heavenly combination of textures and tastes. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, these charming desserts can be customized with your favorite toppings, ensuring they are as unique as they are delicious. Perfect for sharing or enjoying solo, these mini cheesecakes will become your go-to recipe for indulgent occasions.
Ingredients
- 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 12 baking cups or mini springform pans.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of each cup. Chill in the fridge.
- Melt 10 oz of semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; allow to cool slightly.
- Using an electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until combined. Add heavy cream and mix until thick.
- Divide the mixture; add melted chocolate to one part and mix well. Spread over chilled crust.
- Stir peanut butter into the reserved cheesecake mixture and spread on top of the chocolate layer.
- For the ganache topping, melt remaining chocolate with heavy cream; spoon over each cheesecake.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips before chilling until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg