Peanut butter and chocolate go together like peanut butter and jelly. Right? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are wildly popular because, HELLO! It combines two of America’s favorite things: peanut butter and chocolate! This Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes in Jars Recipe combines those two powerhouses of flavor, but with a twist: it’s a mini cheesecake too! Oh, and the obvious…served in these little mason jars, they are completely adorable too!
With Halloween coming up, the little orange and yellow Reese’s Pieces add a nice festive touch, but this Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes in Jars Recipe is perfect for year-round sweet tooth cravings.
If you want to skip the Reese’s Pieces (though I don’t know why you would want to do that!), you can also use regular M&M’s as a topping…or more crushed Oreo’s, or even crushed graham crackers!
The possibilities are endless, just use your imagination!
Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes in Jars Recipe
Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes in Jars
Ingredients
- 1 C. Oreo Cookie crumbs
- 3 tbs. butter or margarine melted
- 1 package of cream cheese softened 8 oz.
- 2/3 C. creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Whipped cream optional
- Reese's Pieces optional but fun!
- 10 4 oz. jelly jars
Instructions
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In a small bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs with the melted butter. The mixture will be crumbly. Use a tablespoon and scoop 2 tbs. of the mixture into the bottom of each jelly jar. Gently press it down with your fingers.
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In a medium bowl combine the peanut butter, vanilla extract and cream cheese. Use a hand mixer and beat 2-3 minutes on the medium speed until nice and smooth.
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Scoop the cream cheese and peanut butter mixture into your jars filling almost to the top. Place the jars in the fridge to set 3-4 hours.
This Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes in Jars Recipe is pretty simple, right? And they are just so cute, everyone will love them!
Enjoy!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
October 30, 2014 at 11:21 amWow, those look delicious! I’ve got to give these a try.
Tammy Litke (@threedifferent) says
October 31, 2014 at 2:13 pmOkay I think I gained 10 pounds just looking at these! I like that they’re pretty easy to make too, and no baking – even better!
HilLesha says
November 1, 2014 at 9:20 pmDelicious! It’s always good when a recipe doesn’t require baking. 🙂
Ty says
November 2, 2014 at 8:27 pmI’ve never heard of peanut butter cheesecake. But if these taste as good as they look, I’m all over it.
Nicole H. says
November 25, 2014 at 10:42 pmThis looks soo good! I might make a bunch of these and give them away as part of Christmas gifts.
christina p says
November 30, 2014 at 9:44 pmCute idea! This would be fun for a ladies dinner event at home.
M.Clark says
December 7, 2014 at 1:25 amI agree, these Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes in Jars are cute, I would top them with crushed Oreos are chopped nuts. I can’t wait to give this a try. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Angela MacIsaac says
May 29, 2018 at 10:57 pmI made these a while back and my friends, Mom and kids loved them! I wanted something cute and amazing on hand for impomtu visits so I made them and put them in the top drawer of my freezer. They thawed in just a few minutes…and when I was impatient they were delicious a little frozen as well.
We just finished the last three tonight and I loved mine even more than when I first made them. I started searching for some examples so I could honestly log some details into myfitnesspal for today lol and luckily found the site again.
So thank you!
Jenn says
May 30, 2018 at 12:21 pmI am so glad that you liked them! They’re such a fun treat and you’re right – they really don’t need extra sugar.
Angela MacIsaac says
May 29, 2018 at 11:04 pmJust wanted to add, I appreciate now that these don’t pack extra sugar into them. The sweetness of the Oreo crumbs, peanut butter as is and peices on top are enough.
I was expecting more sweetness in the peanut butter layer when I first made them but I’ve reduced my use of sugar now and really enjoyed this tonight.