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Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecakes

Cupcake-sized cheesecakes with a chocolate graham cracker crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and a chocolate-peanut butter topping. Rich, decadent, and perfect for peanut butter lovers.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 18 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (165 g) chocolate graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces (454 g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup (99 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (135 g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Mix chocolate graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter until combined; press into cupcake liners to form crust.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add ½ cup sugar and beat until combined.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
  6. Mix in ½ cup peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Pour filling over crusts in cupcake liners.
  8. Bake for 17 minutes or until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
  9. Melt chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons peanut butter, and coconut oil together; drizzle over cooled cheesecakes.
  10. Refrigerate cheesecakes until set before serving.

Notes

Bring all ingredients to room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling. This recipe yields 18 standard cupcake-sized cheesecakes. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 220
  • Fat: 24
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 7
  • Cholesterol: 70