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Delicious Peanut Butter and Chocolate Mini Desserts for Any Occasion

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Ingredients
 

For the Crust:

  • Chocolate cookie crumbs: 150g 1.5 cups; 0.33 lb – forms the base layer.
  • Unsalted butter melted: 60g (1/4 cup; 0.13 lb) – binds the crumbs together.

For the Peanut Butter Filling:

  • Cream cheese softened: 150g (5 ounces; 0.33 lb) – adds creaminess.
  • Peanut butter creamy: 200g (3/4 cup; 0.44 lb) – the star flavor.
  • Powdered sugar: 100g 1 cup; 0.22 lb – sweetens the filling.
  • Vanilla extract: 1 tsp 5ml; 0.01 lb – enhances flavor.
  • Heavy cream: 120ml 1/2 cup; 0.26 lb – whipped into the filling for lightness.

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • Semi-sweet chocolate chopped: 100g (3.5 ounces; 0.22 lb) – rich topping.
  • Heavy cream: 60ml 1/4 cup; 0.13 lb – creates a smooth ganache.

For Garnish:

  • Mini peanut butter cups: Chopped – adds a decorative and flavorful touch.
  • Peanut butter melted: For drizzling – enhances the peanut butter flavor.

Instructions

Prepare the Crust:

  • Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter until well combined. Press a tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of mini dessert cups or a muffin tin lined with paper cups. Chill in the refrigerator to set.

Make the Peanut Butter Filling:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold into the peanut butter mixture gently.

Fill the Cups:

  • Spoon or pipe the peanut butter filling onto the chilled crusts, filling them nearly to the top. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon or an offset spatula.

Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:

  • Heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a minute before stirring until smooth and glossy.

Top with Ganache and Garnish:

  • Spoon a small amount of ganache over each peanut butter filling. Chill in the refrigerator until the ganache is set, about 30 minutes.
  • Before serving, garnish with chopped mini peanut butter cups and a drizzle of melted peanut butter.

Serve:

  • Once set, serve the Peanut Butter and Chocolate Mini Desserts chilled. They're perfect for offering a rich, satisfying end to any meal or as a part of a dessert buffet.