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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups


  • Author: Chef Sally
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cups 1x

Description

Mini cheesecakes featuring a creamy peanut butter filling with chocolate layers, inspired by Reese’s candies.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Reese's Pieces candies for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of each liner to form a crust.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form; fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Spoon the mixture over the crusts in the muffin tin and smooth the tops.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set; let cool completely.
  7. Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the cooled cheesecakes; top with Reese's Pieces.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Fat: 26g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Protein: 7g