Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecakes

February 02, 2017

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These cheesecakes are about as good as they come in so small a size. Consisting of four(!) different layers – double chocolate crust, a layer of ganache, peanut butter cheesecake, and topped with an espresso-infused ganache – this is a treat you won’t want to miss!

Crust
9 chocolate graham cracker sheets
3 oz (½ C.) chopped bittersweet chocolate (or bittersweet choc. chips)
2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
4 ½ tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
Ganache Layer
½ C. heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream)
8 oz (1 ? C.) chopped bittersweet chocolate (or bittersweet choc. chips)
Cheesecake Layer
6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
½ C. peanut butter
¼ C. + 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
? C. sour cream
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Ganache Topping
¼ C. heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream)
¾ C. semi-sweet chocolate chips (or bittersweet)
2 tsp. espresso powder or coffee granules, optional

Crust: Spray a 12 cup muffin tin lightly with baking spray (or line with paper liners) and set aside. In the bowl of a food processor, blend together chocolate graham crackers, chopped chocolate, and brown...
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Nutritions

Calories
2816

Sodium
313mg
13% DV

Fat
200g
308% DV

Protein
40g
80% DV

Carbs
266g
90% DV

Fiber
33g
135% DV