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Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes

These Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes have a delicious chocolate crust with a peanut butter cheesecake filling, chocolate peanut butter layer, then topped with chocolate whipped cream and a mini Reese's cup.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Calories: 451kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Crust ingredients

Peanut butter cheesecake ingredients

Chocolate peanut butter topping ingredients

Chocolate Whipped Cream ingredients

Toppings

  • 8 Reese's peanut butter cups mini

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line the pan with the cupcake liners.
  • Using a medium bowl, mix the chocolate graham cracker and sugar until combined.
  • Gently mix in the melted butter until a sandlike mixture forms.
  • Using a tablespoon, scoop 1 tablespoon of the crust into each cupcake liner.
  • Using a flat bottomed cup, gently press into the crust to make an even and flat layer.
  • Set aside while you make the cheesecake filling.

Cheesecake Layer

  • Using a large bowl, beat the creamy cheese and sugar until smooth and combined.
  • Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time until combined.
  • Beat in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
  • Spoon in about 2 ½ tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture into each cupcake.
  • Bake in the oven for 18 - 20 minutes or until the center of the cheesecake is set.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before removing from the pan and placing onto a cookie sheet.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer

  • Using a small bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil.
  • Place into the microwave for 45-second increments, stirring each time, until completely melted and smooth.
  • Spoon about 1 tbsp of the chocolate topping over each cheesecake.
  • Place into the fridge overnight.

Chocolate Whipped Cream

  • Using a medium bowl and hand mixer, or standing mixer, beat the heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder, powdered sugar until combined and stiff peaks form.
  • Scoop the chocolate whipped cream into the piping bag.
  • Pipe dollops of the chocolate whipped cream on top of the cupcakes and sprinkle mini chocolate chips.
  • Cut a mini Reese cup in half and place it on top of the cheesecake.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg