Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecakes! This easy, no-bake recipe combines the classic flavors of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate into bite-sized treats that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or simply craving something sweet, these mini cheesecakes will impress with their smooth texture and decadent taste. Plus, they can be prepared ahead of time, making them a stress-free dessert option. Top with mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for an extra touch, and watch as these delightful desserts disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 16 oz softened cream cheese
- 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)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Prepare your baking cups or mini springform pans.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the cups and chill.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add heavy cream and mix until thickened.
- Fold melted chocolate into two-thirds of the mixture and spread over the crusts.
- Mix remaining filling with peanut butter and layer on top of the chocolate filling.
- For the ganache, melt remaining chocolate with heavy cream; drizzle over cheesecakes.
- Garnish with mini chocolate chips and chopped peanuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg