Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes

Perfect for dessert trays or birthday parties, these rich and creamy mini peanut butter cheesecakes are easy to make in a standard muffin pan.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 496 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 large egg
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 0.33333334326744 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.66666668653488 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 0.33333334326744 cup peanut butter
• 0.33333334326744 cup crushed peanut butter cups (such as Reese's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar for crust in a bowl. Divide evenly into 6 cups of a 12-cup muffin tin. Flatten crust in each cup with a spoon. Set aside.

Step 3

Mix cream cheese and peanut butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until thoroughly mixed with no chunks remaining. Mix in brown sugar. Add egg and mix to combine. Mix in cream and vanilla. Divide batter evenly onto the crusts and sprinkle crushed peanut butter cups over top.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until set, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature, about 1 hour. Refrigerate until completely chilled, 4 hours to overnight.