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Ultimate No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups: Easy Individual Desserts

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Make these simple, rich no-bake cheesecake cups featuring layers of chocolate crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and a chocolate topping. These individual desserts require no oven time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a bowl. Pour in melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  3. Press about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner to form the crust. Place the tin in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until just combined.
  6. Spoon or pipe the filling evenly over the chilled crusts in the muffin tin. Return the tin to the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. For the topping, combine chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
  8. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate over the top of each chilled cheesecake cup.
  9. Refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours, or until completely set, before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute Oreo cookie crumbs for chocolate graham crackers for a more intense chocolate flavor.
  • If you do not have a muffin tin, you can assemble these in small jars or ramekins.
  • Allow the cups to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving for the best texture.

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