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