Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecakes, a delectable no-bake treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings. These little bites combine the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter, reminiscent of a giant peanut butter cup. Perfect for any occasion—be it parties, holidays, or casual evenings at home—these mini cheesecakes are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate. With a simple preparation process and customizable toppings, you can impress your guests or treat yourself to this irresistible dessert that promises to be a hit with anyone who loves this classic flavor combination.
Ingredients
- 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
- Toppings: additional semi-sweet chocolate, heavy cream, mini chocolate chips, chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare baking cups or mini springform pans.
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of each cup. Chill.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth, then add heavy cream and mix until thick.
- Divide mixture; fold melted chocolate into two-thirds and spread over the chilled crusts. Return to fridge.
- Mix remaining filling with peanut butter and spread over the chocolate layer; chill again.
- Prepare ganache by melting more chocolate with heavy cream; drizzle over cheesecakes and garnish with mini-chocolate chips and peanuts.
- Chill until serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (65g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg