Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes
Description
Perfect for dessert trays or birthday parties, these rich and creamy mini peanut butter cheesecakes are easy to make in a standard muffin pan.
Ingredients
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2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup peanut butter
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/3 cup crushed peanut butter cups (such as Reese's®)
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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.
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.