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Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes

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These mini peanut butter cheesecakes drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with chopped peanuts are a lot of goodness packed into a muffin sized dessert! With a peanut butter Oreo crust, this easy cheesecake recipe is delicious from top to bottom.

mini peanut butter cheesecakes drizzled with chocolate

Cheesecake is pretty amazing in all its forms from no bake to traditional baked and 9×13 pan to springform pan but there’s something about the mini cheesecakes that are just plain fun.

peanut butter Oreos in food processor

Start by crushing the peanut butter Oreos in a food processor. Add the melted butter and pulse until evenly coated.

Oreo crusts for mini peanut butter cheesecakes in a lined muffin pan

Line three muffin tins with cupcake liners for a total of 36. Press one tablespoon of the crushed Oreos in each cupcake liner.

bowl of batter for mini peanut butter cheesecakes

Beat together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add peanut butter, vanilla, and eggs. Mix well. Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.

cupcake tin filled with mini peanut butter cheesecake batter

Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture into each muffin cup.

baked mini peanut butter cheesecakes in muffin pan

Bake at 325°F for 20-25 minutes until puffed and set. Allow the cheesecakes to cool.

chocolate glazed mini peanut butter cheesecakes

Heat the semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, half-n-half, and creamy peanut butter in the microwave for 45-60 seconds. Stir until smooth.

mini chocolate drizzled peanut butter cheesecakes

Spoon the chocolate over the cooled cheesecakes. The cupcake liners can be removed first to allow the melted chocolate to drizzle down the sides.

mini peanut butter cheesecake with a bite taken out of it

Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and store in the fridge.

I made these mini peanut butter cheesecakes for my husband to bring to work for one of his employee’s last day. She moving to Japan to be a teacher! Everyone loved the cheesecakes and there weren’t any leftovers.

Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes Recipe Bonus Tips:

    • Can’t find peanut butter Oreos? Use any flavor you want.
    • Don’t remove the Oreo filling when crushing them.
    • If you don’t have a food processor, put the Oreos in a gallon size plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
    • Try using crunchy peanut butter for more texture.
    • If you plan to transport these mini peanut butter cheesecakes, it is less messy to leave the cupcake liners on the mini cheesecakes and top them with melted chocolate.
mini peanut butter cheesecakes drizzled with chocolate

Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes

Yield: 36
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

These mini peanut butter cheesecakes drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with chopped peanuts are a lot of goodness packed into a muffin sized dessert! With a peanut butter Oreo crust, this easy cheesecake recipe is delicious from top to bottom.

Ingredients

Chocolate Glaze:

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 3 muffin pans with cupcake liners.
  2. Crush the Oreos. Stir in melted butter. Press one tablespoon into the bottom of 36 lined muffin cups.
  3. Beat together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add peanut butter, vanilla, and eggs. Mix well.
  4. Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.
  5. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture into each muffin cup.
  6. Bake at 325°F for 20-25 minutes until puffed and set. Allow the cheesecakes to cool.
  7. Heat the semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, half-n-half, and creamy peanut butter in the microwave for 45-60 seconds. Stir until smooth.
  8. Spoon the chocolate over the cooled cheesecakes. The cupcake liners can be removed first if desired.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
  10. Store in the fridge.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 343Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 200mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 6g

Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

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Comments

  5. Michelle says

    Hello,
    Can you tell me what size pan you used? At first I thought it was a cupcake pan, but now I’m not sure. I’m making these for a shower next weekend for a bride who loves peanut butter. Can’t wait! I just want to make sure I’m using the right pan/liners. Thanks so much.
    Michelle

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    • Tonia says

      Hi Michelle,
      Yes, I used a cupcake pan with the normal sized liners. These could also be made using a mini cupcake pan and mini liners if you don’t want them to be so big. You would just put less into each cup! Best of luck!
      ~Tonia

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  9. marcie@flavorthemoments says

    These look so incredibly good! Mini cheesecakes are my favorite kind, and the chocolate peanut butter combo is more than I can stand!

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  10. Medeja says

    Such little cute cheesecake bites look so nice, I think it’s more work, but better. Mm..pm cheesecake sounds really great.

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  11. Teresa from Michigan says

    These look fabulous has anyone made them yet? I have a retirement party to bake for and these i think would be yummy Please let me know as soon as possible Thanks

    Reply

  16. Rhonda says

    These look amazing! It is my husbands birthday in a week. He is a peanut butter and chocolate fan also. Perfect! Thanks!

    Reply

  18. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    Good gravy!!! I wish those were in my fridge so I could dive into them for breakfast! What? It’s full of peanut butter…that’s protein to me 🙂

    Reply

  19. Anne @ Domesblissity says

    Oh Tonia! I knew I should’ve listened to my instinct when it was saying “look away, look away”! LOL Gorgeous!

    Anne xx

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    • Tonia says

      No, no…with Jocelyn’s help, we’ve figured out that these are actually good for you because of the protein! 🙂

      Reply

  20. Ling says

    I’ve been thinking about something like this for the past couple of days and now, looking at these, I really got to make it happen! I’d probably do it sans peanut butter because I don’t really like em’. Yes, I’m weird like that. ;-b

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    • Tonia says

      I can’t wait to see what flavor you come up with! I’ve already purchased more cream cheese and I am dreaming up my next flavor!

      Reply

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