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Easy Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes with Nutter Butter Crust Recipe

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These easy mini peanut butter cheesecakes feature a crunchy Nutter Butter cookie crust and a creamy peanut butter filling with a hidden Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup surprise, topped with whipped cream and melted chocolate for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 24 cookies Nutter Butter Cookie Crumbs (Can substitute with crushed graham crackers or Oreos.)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)

Filling

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened, at room temperature.)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (Adjust to taste.)
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (Can substitute with nut-free alternative.)
  • 2 large Eggs (Room temperature.)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 12 pieces Miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (Hidden surprise.)

Topping

  • 1 cup Whipped Cream (For topping.)
  • 1/2 cup Melted Chocolate (For drizzling.)

Instructions

  1. Basic Instructions Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Crust Preparation Combine the Nutter Butter crumbs with melted butter in a small bowl, mixing well. Press about 1 tablespoon of this mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner and bake for 5 minutes.
  3. Make Filling Beat cream cheese, sugar, and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla Add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Assemble Cheesecakes Spoon a small amount of cheesecake batter into each crust, place a whole Reese’s cup in the center, then cover with remaining batter until three-quarters full.
  6. Bake Bake for 18-22 minutes, ensuring the edges are set and the centers jiggle slightly.
  7. Cool and Chill Cool the cheesecakes completely in the tin on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
  8. Optional Topping Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of melted chocolate before serving.

Notes

  • Can substitute Nutter Butter Cookie Crumbs with crushed graham crackers or Oreos.
  • Can substitute creamy peanut butter with a nut-free alternative.
  • Adjust granulated sugar to taste.
  • Refrigerate cheesecakes for at least 3 hours to set properly.

Keywords: mini peanut butter cheesecakes, Nutter Butter crust, peanut butter dessert, Reese's peanut butter cups recipe, easy cheesecake bites

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