Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecakes! These easy, no-bake treats are a perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, reminiscent of your favorite peanut butter cup. Ideal for parties or a sweet treat at home, each mini cheesecake is individually portioned, making them great for sharing—or not! With a quick prep time of just 30 minutes, you can whip up these decadent desserts in no time. Their smooth texture and customizable toppings make them a standout choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
- 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped) for ganache
Instructions
- Prepare baking cups or mini springform pans.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter; press into the bottom of each cup and chill.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate in short bursts until smooth; let cool slightly.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla using an electric mixer; add heavy cream gradually until thick.
- Combine melted chocolate with two-thirds of the filling mixture; spread over the crust and chill.
- Fold creamy peanut butter into the reserved filling and layer it over the chocolate layer; chill again.
- Prepare ganache by melting remaining chocolate with heavy cream; spoon over cheesecakes once set.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking needed
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg