These mini KETO PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BITES start with a grain free chocolate crust and a creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling. They’re topped off with a decadent chocolate topping that makes these the ultimate keto peanut butter dessert!
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Peanut Butter Cups have always been my weakness, ever since I was a kid.
I have definitely slowed down on the pb cup eating as I’ve gotten older, but they’re still my go to candy. We have a couple of sugar free peanut butter cups that I like and I always have them on hand for emergencies. 😉
Of course, this keto peanut butter cheesecake has the best part of a peanut butter cup – a super thick and creamy peanut butter center! We didn’t skimp on the peanut butter cheesecake here and that chocolate crust and chocolate topping just makes these so decadent and fun to eat!
Plus, with just 6 net carbs per mini cheesecake, you don’t have to feel guilty when you indulge!
We’ve also shared recipes for keto peanut butter balls and keto peanut butter pie, if you just can’t get enough of this flavor combo in your life!
These mini cheesecakes are rich and decadent with just 6 net carbs per serving.rnrnThe cream cheese does a perfect job of masking any sweetener aftertaste you might normally notice and no one will even realize these are low carb!
Chocolate Crust:
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Cocoa Powder – Dutch processed or natural cocoa powder will work just fine here.
Sweetener – We use and love Lakanto products. We’re using their original sweetener in this recipe. It bakes and tastes like real sugar with no impact on blood glucose, so it can be counted as ZERO net carbs! Use code THATLOWCARBLIFE for 20% off your order at Lakanto.
Almond Flour – This crust uses almond flour to keep things grain free and low carb. We do not have a substitute for almond flour at this time.
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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Ingredients:
Cream Cheese – The key to a smooth and creamy cheesecake is room temperature cream cheese.
Peanut Butter – We’re using Skippy Naturals Peanut Butter. It’s lower in carbs than many commercial brands, but still bakes nicely and doesn’t separate. You can use any type of no-stir peanut butter you like.
Sour Cream – This helps create a soft, smooth texture in the cheesecake.
How To:
Make the Crust – Stir together all of the ingredients and press the mixture evenly between 12 lined muffin tins.
Make the Filling – Beat together the cream cheese, peanut butter, and sweetener until smooth and creamy. Beat in the remaining ingredients.
Bake – Pop these in a hot oven and bake for 20 minutes. You’ll want to let these cool completely before topping with the chocolate.
Top – Melt together sugar free chocolate chips and a bit of peanut butter in the microwave until smooth and creamy. Spoon that over the top of each cheesecake and then refrigerate until set.
Don’t overmix the cheesecake batter! If you incorporate too much air into the batter, your cheesecakes will sink and crack.
FAQ’s:
Overmixing your cheesecake batter can cause the cheesecake to crack as it cools. Beat the ingredients together until smooth and creamy, but don’t beat longer than necessary.
This is pretty common and also happens due to incorporating too much air into the batter. Be sure to start with room temperature ingredients so that extra whipping isn’t required.
Any sweetener that bakes at a 1:1 ratio to table sugar should work just fine in this recipe. Please keep in mind this was tested with Lakanto sweetener and other sweeteners may leave an aftertaste or cooling effect when used.
We’ve only tested this with the no-stir variety of peanut butter and not the drippy kind. I’m uncertain how the drippy peanut butter would hold up in this recipe. If you test it out, please report back and let us know!
More Keto Dessert Recipes:
- Keto Peanut Butter Balls
- Low Carb Blackberry Cobbler
- Keto Creme Brulee
- Keto Apple Crisp
- Keto Peanut Butter Pie
Keto Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder see note
- 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup sweetener
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
For the topping:
- ½ cup sugar free milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions
To make the crust:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a standard size muffin tin with non-stick spray or line tin with papers.
- Add all of the ingredients for the crust into a mixing bowl and stir well with a fork until combined.
- Spoon the mixture evenly between the muffin wells and press flat.
To make the cheesecake:
- Beat together the cream cheese, peanut butter, and sweetener until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add sour cream, vanilla, and salt to the mixture and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly between the 12 muffin wells. Use a large cookie scoop to get evenly sized portions every time.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until just slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely on the counter before topping.
To make the topping:
- Add the chocolate chips and peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl and heat until melted, stirring every 20 seconds.
- Spoon the melted chocolate evenly over the cooled cheesecakes.
- Place the cheesecakes in the refrigerator for 4 hours before serving.
Laura says
OMG I just made these and they are amazing. They were dessert for my Girls Day lunch and a movie with home rotisseried chicken and hesselbeck zucchini. I wish I could attach a picture so you could see my work of art!
Karly Campbell says
Oh goodness, sounds like an amazing meal! So glad you enjoyed it all! 🙂
Natalie says
Can this be made as a cheesecake in a springform pan? How long would you bake it?
Karly Campbell says
I’m sure it could be made in a springform pan, but I’m not sure if the amounts are right. There might be too much crust and not enough filling, but can’t say for sure. I’m also not sure how long it would take to bake.
Alec says
How long so these last in the refrigerator
Karly Campbell says
Hi Alec! They should keep for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Snooki says
Can I freeze these?
Karly Campbell says
I think they’d freeze fine, but I haven’t tried it.
Sarah Mansker says
I just finished making this recipe. Wow! This is my new go-to for cheesecake snacks! Incredibly tasty!
PHOEBE says
Hello. I am concerned that you are using raw eggs. Should this be an issue for health?
PHOEBE says
Never mind, I read the rest of the recipe and it does show the cheesecake is cooked, thank you