Description
Silky smooth peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake spoons dance with indulgent flavor, creating a miniature dessert experience. Rich layers of creamy goodness invite dessert enthusiasts to savor each luxurious bite in one perfect, portable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Components:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
- 1 tbsp chocolate sprinkles
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl, whisking until smooth and fully integrated.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending gently until mixture becomes creamy and uniform.
- Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and mix with graham cracker crumbs, creating a crisp base mixture.
- Press graham cracker mixture into bottom of individual serving spoons, creating a thin, compact layer.
- Carefully pour cheesecake mixture over graham cracker base, filling spoons approximately 3/4 full.
- Melt dark chocolate chips with heavy cream in microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until glossy and smooth.
- Whisk cocoa powder into melted chocolate mixture, creating a rich chocolate sauce.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce over cheesecake layer in decorative patterns.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until cheesecake is set but slightly jiggly in center.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts and chocolate sprinkles over top as final garnish.
- Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature beforehand to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and easier blending.
- Use room-temperature egg to prevent curdling and achieve a more consistent cheesecake texture.
- Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter to prevent air bubbles and maintain a creamy, dense consistency.
- For gluten-free option, substitute graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Control chocolate drizzle thickness by adjusting cream-to-chocolate ratio for perfect consistency.
- Experiment with different nut toppings like almonds or pistachios for varied flavor profiles.
- Ensure even baking by rotating spoons midway through cooking time to prevent uneven browning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg