Indulge in these heavenly Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups!

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Indulge in these heavenly Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups!
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 06, 2023

These Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups are a must-try for peanut butter lovers. With a crunchy graham cracker crust and a rich and creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, they are the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors. These individual cups make for a great dessert for parties or a special treat for yourself.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
  2. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner in a muffin tin.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well combined.
  6. Spoon the peanut butter cheesecake mixture over the crust in each cupcake liner.
  7. Smooth the tops with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  9. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Peanut butter was first patented in 1884 by Marcellus Gilmore Edson.
  • Peanut butter is a good source of protein and healthy fats.
  • Peanuts are not actually nuts, they are legumes.