Miniature Peanut Butter Cheesecakes Recipe

Miniature Peanut Butter Cheesecakes Recipe Miniature Peanut Butter Cheesecakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

"These yummy treats, with a peanut butter cup inside, were handed down to me from my mother," notes Mary Ann Dell of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. They're perfect for holidays or any special occasion.

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Miniature Peanut Butter Cheesecakes Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 6 Servings
20 15 35

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 5 teaspoons butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons beaten egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 miniature peanut butter cups

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of six paper-lined muffin cups; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; beat on low speed just until combined. Place a peanut butter cup in the center of each muffin cup; fill with cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cheesecake equals 201 calories, 13 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 136 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Miniature Peanut Butter Cheesecakes in Cooking for 2 Winter 2009, p31

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Reviewed on May. 23, 2013 by pajamaangel

Though these tasted ok, I had a few problems with them. First there wasn't nearly enough batter to cover the reeses which would have looked better. Secondly, my cheesecakes didn't come out of their wrappers so easily, so mostly we just ended up eating the cheesecake and the reese cup and not the graham crust.

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2013 by Terena

These don't last long when I make them. They are eaten quickly! Not hard to make either.

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2012 by Brenda MH

These cheesecakes are outstanding and are fun to take to a party because they're easier to pick up and eat than a slice of cheesecake. They're also a lot less work than making a big cheesecake. I like to chop up the peanut butter cups because it makes the cakes prettier not to see the tops poking out. You can make a ton of variations of this recipe. I've put jam, fruit, chopped Heath or Hershey bars, M&Ms, or chocolate chips as a filling.

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2012 by sarahleary

My cupcakes are in the oven right now so I haven't tried them yet, but the only problem i came accross is that I didn't have enough filling! I doubled the recipe and wasn't even able to fill the cupcakes to the level of the reese's cups. I had to remove 2 of the cupcakes from my pan. Other than that, I had no issues. Also, I think the butter to graham cracker was perfect, it's supposed to be moist to press down on the pan and that's exactly how mine turned out. I am excited to see how they taste!

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2012 by poutsy

This recipe makes at least 12 miniature cupcake cheesecakes or 6 regular size cupcakes. I would use less butter in the crust. Also, in the miniature size, I would cut the Reese Cups in half.

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2012 by freidacook

These little cheesecakes are so good and so cute! Rarely do I get to bring some home if I take them somewhere. I'll also sometimes switch out the peanut butter cups for caramel filled dove chocolates, also really good!

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2012 by Sascha18

I doubled the recipe and the only issue I had was the butter to graham cracker ratio for the crust. It seemed like there was way to much butter so I evened it out with more graham crackers. These were a hit at work and are a definite keeper! Simple and tasty.

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2011 by Bev Joanne

I have made these a few times and bring them to work and my husband takes them to work. They are definitely a keeper. Even our Purolator deliver guy has asked for the recipe. It's a new favorite in our house. Bev Johnson

 
 

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