Description
Craving something decadent, fun, and perfectly portioned? These Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecakes are your dream dessert come true! With a chocolate cookie crust, a luscious peanut butter cheesecake center, and a rich chocolate ganache topped with chopped peanut butter cups, each bite is a full-on flavor explosion. Whether you’re searching for quick dessert ideas, an easy recipe for gatherings, or simply love the combo of chocolate and peanut butter, this treat checks every box. It’s creamy, crunchy, chocolatey, and pure bliss in mini form—ideal for party desserts, birthday treats, or even holiday baking. You’ll be surprised how easily these come together, and they look like they came straight from a bakery.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreo or chocolate grahams)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
Chocolate Ganache:
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy cream
Topping:
1 cup chopped mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line muffin tin with 12 paper cupcake liners.
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into liners. Bake for 5 minutes, then cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, mix, then add sugar and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream.
- Divide filling evenly into liners. Bake 18–20 minutes until centers are just set. Cool 30 mins, then chill 3+ hours.
- Make ganache by microwaving chocolate chips and cream in 20-sec bursts, stirring until smooth. Spoon over cooled cheesecakes.
- Top with chopped peanut butter cups. Chill 15 minutes until set. Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 3 hours minimum
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert