Ingredients:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
Instructions:
1 Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2 Make the Crust:
In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each liner.
3 Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4 Fill the Muffin Cups:
Divide the cheesecake batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
5 Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the centers are set.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
6 Garnish:
Once cooled, drizzle the caramel sauce over each mini cheesecake and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts.
7 Chill:
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 320 kcal per serving
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Enjoy these Peanut Butter Caramel Mini Cheesecakes as a rich and delightful dessert that combines all your favorite flavors in one bite!