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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecakes

Irresistibly Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecakes

Indulge in Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecakes, a simple and delightful no-bake dessert that satisfies sweet cravings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs can substitute with crushed Oreos
  • 1/4 cup Butter (melted) can use coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 10 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate can use dark chocolate for more intensity
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese (softened) make sure it's at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup Powdered Sugar adjust for preferred sweetness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure extract recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream whip until thick
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter can substitute almond butter
For the Ganache Topping
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream can use the same cream as above
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Peanuts for garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips for garnishing

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Spatula
  • mini cheesecake cups or muffin tin
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Press the crust firmly into the bottoms of mini cheesecake cups or a muffin tin. Place the crusts in the refrigerator to chill for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, add 10 oz of semi-sweet chocolate and microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth. Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly before mixing with the filling.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended and creamy. Gradually pour in the heavy cream, continuing to whip until thickened.
  4. Gently fold in the creamy peanut butter until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Remove the crusts from the refrigerator and fill each with the peanut butter mixture, smoothing the filling evenly. Return to the refrigerator to firm up for at least 15 minutes.
  6. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the remaining 6 oz of chocolate and 1/4 cup of heavy cream, stirring continuously until melted. Pour the ganache over each mini cheesecake.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cheesecakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and heavy cream are room temperature for a smooth filling. Allow enough chill time for best flavor and texture. Customize toppings for variations.

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