Description
Indulgent chocolate peanut butter mini cheesecakes bring creamy decadence to dessert lovers’ tables. Rich chocolate crust and silky peanut butter filling create an irresistible duo you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (60 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (100 grams) chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreo crumbs)
- ½ cup (90 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Baking and Dairy Components:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Garnish and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Crushed peanuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Craft a sturdy foundation for the mini desserts by pulverizing chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and binding them with melted butter. Gently press the mixture into muffin tin cavities lined with paper cups, creating a compact base. Briefly toast the crust in a preheated oven until set.
- Whip cream cheese and peanut butter together until velvety smooth, ensuring no lumps remain. Gradually incorporate granulated sugar, blending until fully integrated. Introduce a single egg, vanilla essence, and tangy sour cream, mixing until the filling achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Carefully distribute the luscious filling across the prepared crusts, stopping just short of the rim. Position the tin in the heated oven and bake until the centers display a gentle wobble, indicating perfect custard-like texture.
- Allow the delicate cheesecakes to cool completely, then transfer to the refrigerator for thorough chilling. The extended resting period will help them set and develop a more intense flavor profile.
- Construct a luxurious chocolate ganache by gently heating cream and pouring it over premium chocolate chips. Stir until the mixture transforms into a glossy, smooth coating with a luxurious sheen.
- Once thoroughly chilled, embellish the mini cheesecakes with the decadent ganache. Create artistic drizzles or complete coverage, depending on preference. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts or miniature chocolate morsels for textural contrast and visual appeal.
- Carefully remove paper liners and present these elegant individual desserts, perfect for intimate gatherings or sophisticated sweet indulgences.
Notes
- Swap chocolate cookie crumbs with graham crackers or gluten-free alternatives for dietary flexibility, ensuring everyone can enjoy these mini cheesecakes.
- Reduce sugar content by using a natural sweetener like stevia or monk fruit, perfect for those watching their sugar intake without compromising taste.
- Create a vegan version by substituting cream cheese with cashew-based cream cheese, using a flax egg, and selecting dairy-free chocolate for the ganache.
- Prevent cheesecake cracks by avoiding overmixing the batter, baking in a water bath, and allowing gradual cooling to room temperature before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg