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Cheesecake is such a crowd favorite and this easy peanut butter cheesecake bites recipe is so decadent. Cheesecake goes to an entirely new level when you add creamy peanut butter and drizzle even more on top! Yum!
Easy Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites Recipe
If you love cheesecake and peanut butter, this combination will definitely be a hit. This recipe is even better with all of the peanut butter. Each bite is so delicious.
Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes are perfect for holiday parties and more! They will quickly become a part of your annual baking menu. Go ahead and write the recipe down because your guests will ask for it once they try it!
We also make Mini Oreo Cheesecakes that are just heavenly. Can you tell we love cheesecake around here? 🙂
Tips forpeanut butter cheesecake bars:
I use a small food processor to make the crust. If you don’t have one, I can’t recommend it enough because it’s such a time saver in the kitchen.
If you don’t have one yet, you can use a ziplock bag and a rolling pin to crush the graham crackers.
Also, a good set of spatulas. I use the silicone ones and they are perfect for getting every last drop of cheesecake from the bowl.
Little things like this make cooking easier and you can spend more time with your family!
Everyone will love these peanut butter cheesecake bites!
These bite size cheesecakes will be the hit of the party! Let’s get started! Just be prepared for everyone to love it and ask for more!
Peanut butter cheesecake bars ingredients:
Crust:
- 9 full size graham crackers (one sleeve)
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 4 tablespoonsbutter, melted
Filling:
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- ½ cup creamypeanutbutter, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
How to make peanut butter cheesecake bites:
It is so easy and you are going to love this simple and delicious recipe!
Let’s start with the crust!
1. Preheat oven to 325 and line a square baking pan with aluminum foil.
2. Use a food processor to finely crush graham crackers. Add sugar andbutterand process for 10 seconds until coated well. Pour into prepared pan.
3. Evenly press crust into pan with the back of a spoon. Refrigerate.
Now for the filling!
1. Beat cream cheese in a bowl. Add sugar, half and half, vanilla, egg and ½ cuppeanutbutter. Beat well until smooth.
2. Remove crust from refrigerator and pour filling into crust. Smooth with the back of a spoon.
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until center is no longer jiggly. Cool to room temperature and return, covered, to the refrigerator. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove bars from pan by lifting up on foil and removing foil and bars in one movement. Place onto a cutting board and carefully remove foil and discard.
4. Cut bars into 16 squares.
5. Microwave 2 tablespoons ofpeanutbutterfor 60 seconds on 50% power, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth and liquidy. Drizzle with a spoon over cut bars and return to the refrigerator untilpeanutbuttersets up.
Makes 16 bars.
Peanut butter cheesecake recipes are amazing!
I can’t wait for you to try them. They will be a hit with everyone.
If you love peanut butter, these peanut butter cheesecake bites are a must try! Other tasty ideas include adding chocolate chips or drizzling melted chocolate on top. Mini chocolate chips are also delicious on top and go great with the chocolate peanut butter combination.
Instead of bars, you can use cupcake pans and muffin cups if you prefer.
It really is an amazing recipe. I can’t wait for you to try these mini peanut butter cheesecakes!
If you would rather make a traditional cheesecake instead, you can start with this graham cracker crust recipeand add in the peanut filling and bake accordingly. This recipe would be perfect for any occasion!
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Easy Peanut Butter Cheesecake bites recipe
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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe will be a hit. Try Easy Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites Recipe. Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes make the perfect dessert!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Servings 16
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Calories 228
Author Carrie Barnard
Ingredients
- Ingredients for Crust:
- 9 full size graham crackers (one sleeve)
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- Ingredients for Filling:
- 12 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (plus 2 tablespoons for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 and line a square baking pan with aluminum foil.
Use a food processor to finely crush graham crackers. Add sugar andbutterand process for 10 seconds until coated well. Pour into prepared pan.
Evenly press crust into pan with the back of a spoon. Refrigerate.
Now for the filling!
Beat cream cheese in a bowl. Add sugar, half and half, vanilla, egg and ½ cuppeanutbutter. Beat well until smooth.
Remove crust from refrigerator and pour filling into crust. Smooth with the back of a spoon.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until center is no longer jiggly. Cool to room temperature and return, covered, to the refrigerator. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove bars from pan by lifting up on foil and removing foil and bars in one movement. Place onto a cutting board and carefully remove foil and discard.
Cut bars into 16 squares.
Microwave 2 tablespoons ofpeanutbutterfor 60 seconds on 50% power, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth and liquidy. Drizzle with a spoon over cut bars and return to the refrigerator untilpeanutbuttersets up.
Makes 16 bars.
Recipe Notes
Cheesecake goes to an entirely new level when you add creamy peanut butter and drizzle even more on top!
Nutrition Facts
Calories 228kcal, Carbohydrates 19g, Protein 4g, Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 7g, Cholesterol 42mg, Sodium 187mg, Potassium 104mg, Sugar 13g, Vitamin A 400IU, Calcium 37mg, Iron 0.6mg
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Hi, I’m Carrie. Welcome to Eating on a Dime!
I’m on a mission to help you cook delicious meals without busting your budget. Together we are going to cook real food… for real families!
