Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes with Granola Crust

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 2 hr 25 min
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 6 whole Nature Valley™ granola bars
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1/2 cup smooth or creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp light corn syrup
  • 2 tbsp peanuts

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Line 12 regular-size muffin cups with baking cups. Break granola bars into pieces; place in gallon-size resealable food-storage plastic bag or in food processor; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet or process until fine crumbs form.
  • 2
    In medium bowl, mix crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Place a tablespoon of the crumb mixture in each muffin cup; press in bottom of cup to form crust.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in peanut butter, egg, vanilla and salt; beat until well blended.
  • 4
    Divide mixture evenly into crust-lined cups.
  • 5
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • 6
    Add chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup to a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave 20 seconds, stir then microwave another 10-20 seconds until melted. Stir until smooth and shiny then top each cooled cheesecake with about 1 teaspoon of chocolate glaze and a few peanuts.

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