Description
Indulgent mini peanut butter cup cheesecakes deliver creamy, rich elegance in bite-sized perfection. Sweet chocolate and peanut butter lovers will crave these irresistible individual desserts that promise pure bliss with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 18 Oreo cookies (or chocolate sandwich cookies), crushed
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces (450 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 grams) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1 cup (150 grams) chopped mini peanut butter cups
- 1 cup (175 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Extra mini peanut butter cups (halved)
- Crushed peanuts
- Drizzle of melted peanut butter
Instructions
- Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, ensuring a uniform texture for the base layer.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cookie crumbs and thoroughly mix until the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Carefully distribute the buttery crumb mixture into each cupcake liner, gently pressing down to create a compact and even crust foundation.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake the cookie base for a brief 5-minute interval to set its structure and enhance its crisp texture.
- Remove the tin from the oven and allow the crust to cool completely, creating a stable platform for the upcoming cheesecake filling.
Notes
- Crush Oreos finely for a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly without crumbling when you bite into the cheesecake.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a silky, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly and creates a creamy texture.
- Gently tap the muffin tin on the counter after filling to release any air bubbles, which helps prevent cracks and creates a uniform, professional-looking mini cheesecake.
- Consider using a metal offset spatula or the back of a spoon to create a smooth, even surface on top of each mini cheesecake for a polished presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg