Description
Enjoy the creamy, rich Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups, combining smooth cheesecake filling with classic peanut butter flavor inside a chocolate Reese’s cup shell. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for parties, family treats, or cozy nights, offering individual servings that are both delicious and visually impressive.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assembly
- 24 mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- 1–2 tablespoons butter (optional, for crust or filling stability)
Optional Garnishes
- Crushed mini Reese’s pieces
- Sprinkle of crushed peanuts
- Drizzle of melted chocolate
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Soften the cream cheese at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling. Gather mini Reese’s cups, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for easy assembly.
- Mix the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until fluffy and smooth. Add peanut butter and blend until fully combined. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the filling is silky and thick enough to hold its shape.
- Fill the Reese’s Cups: Carefully open the mini Reese’s cups if desired or keep them intact. Use a piping bag or small spoon to fill each cup generously to the top with the cheesecake mixture, ensuring a neat finish.
- Chill Until Set: Place the filled cups on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the cheesecake filling is firm to the touch and fully set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, add optional garnishes such as a small Reese’s piece, crushed peanuts, or a gentle drizzle of melted chocolate to enhance presentation and flavor.
Notes
- Allow cream cheese to soften completely for a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Do not overmix the filling; blend just until smooth and creamy for best texture.
- Use a piping bag to fill cups neatly and avoid mess.
- Keep the cups refrigerated until serving to maintain shape and freshness.
- Warm chocolate gently to drizzle smoothly without burning for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg