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Mini Reese's Cheesecakes

Mini peanut butter cheesecakes are baked in a muffin tin and feature a delicious Reese's cup at the bottom.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 12 mini Reese's cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix the graham crumbs and butter and press a spoonful into each liner.
  3. Place one mini Reese's cup on top of each crust.
  4. Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar smooth, then beat in the eggs and spoon over the cups.
  5. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until set, then cool to room temperature.
  6. Chill at least 2 hours before serving topped with extra chopped Reese's.

Notes

These freeze beautifully, so stash a few for later.