MINIATURE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKES

The recipe for these yummy treats, with a peanut butter cup inside, was handed down to me from my mother. They’re perfect for holidays or any special occasion.

—MARY ANN DELL PHOENIXVILLE, PA



PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 15 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs

1 tablespoon sugar

5 teaspoons butter, melted

FILLING

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons beaten egg

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

6 miniature peanut butter cups

1. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottoms of six paper-lined muffin cups; set aside.

2. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; beat on low speed just until combined. Place a peanut butter cup in the center of each muffin cup; fill with cream cheese mixture.

3. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.