Description
Sinful Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecakes combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in perfect harmony. Dessert enthusiasts will savor these irresistible personal-sized treats that promise pure indulgence with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- Optional: crushed peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a robust graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with sugar and melted butter, ensuring a uniform mixture. Press tablespoon-sized portions into mini cheesecake pan cavities, creating compact bases. Bake at 350F for 8-10 minutes until achieving a golden hue, then allow to cool completely.
- Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, incorporating peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Integrate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a consistent, creamy texture.
- Carefully distribute the luxurious filling across prepared crusts, filling each cavity nearly to its rim. Position in preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, watching for slightly wobbly centers and set edges as indicators of perfect doneness.
- After cooling to room temperature, transfer cheesecakes to refrigerator for minimum 2-hour chilling period to stabilize structure and intensify flavors.
- Create decadent chocolate ganache by gently melting chocolate chips with heavy cream until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency. Once cheesecakes are thoroughly chilled, drizzle ganache elegantly across surfaces. Optional: Garnish with crushed peanuts for textural contrast and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookies for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and natural peanut butter to reduce overall calorie content while maintaining rich flavor profile.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by avoiding overmixing and gently incorporating eggs at room temperature to maintain smooth texture.
- Experiment with dairy-free versions by substituting cream cheese with coconut cream or cashew-based cream cheese for vegan adaptations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg