Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecakes

I love chocolate and peanut butter, but the combination is simply irresistable, so this is the second chocolate peanut butter dessert I'm posting. :) I've brought them to a couple different parties and they're always a hit.


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CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKES
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients:
3/4 cup finely crushed Oreo cookies
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp sugar
12 Kisses
2 8-oz pkgs cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/3 cup chocolate chips/bar/etc.
1 tsp shortening


1. Heat oven to 325F and line muffin pan with 12 foil liners. Combine oreo crumbs, butter, and 1 tbsp sugar in small bowl. Divide among the 12 lined cups and press into bottoms. Place one Kiss point-side up in each cup.

2. Beat cream cheese and 1/3 cup sugar with electric mixer until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla until just blended. Beat in peanut butter. Spoon into each cup, making sure the Kiss doesn't get knocked over. The cups should be just about full. Bake for 25 minutes or until filling is set. Remove and cool in the pan for 30 minutes.

3. In small saucepan, heat chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly. Once melted and smooth, remove cheesecakes from liners and drizzle melted chocolate over the top. Chill for 1 hour before savoring the yummy goodness!