Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Muffins
9 large muffins Looking for an easy and impressive dessert? These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Muffins are your answer! With simple steps and readily available ingredients, you can create these delightful treats that are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter cheesecake is simply irresistible, and they look... Read more ... as good as they taste! Read less x saved ChefLynn Cool Cook March 27, 2025 55 min.55 min.1/5 55 min. 55 min. 1/5 Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT)1x Fine Mesh Strainer, Fine Mesh Sieve (or sifter)1x Kitchen Mixer with Flat Beater Attachment (or nad mixer with large mixing bowl)1x Silicone Spatula1x Measuring Pitcher or Small Bowl1x Muffin/Cupcakes Pan (with muffin liners)1x Disher (ice cream scoop)1x Cooling Rack (for cooling the muffins) 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT) 1x Fine Mesh Strainer, Fine Mesh Sieve (or sifter) 1x Kitchen Mixer with Flat Beater Attachment (or nad mixer with large mixing bowl) 1x Silicone Spatula 1x Measuring Pitcher or Small Bowl 1x Muffin/Cupcakes Pan (with muffin liners) 1x Disher (ice cream scoop) 1x Cooling Rack (for cooling the muffins) Directions: 1. Preparation: Let’s start preparing Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Muffins by preheating the oven. 1.1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. Muffin Batter: 2.1. Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda using a mesh strainer. Add the salt and set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda using a mesh strainer. Add the salt and set aside. 2.2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar using a hand mixer or a stand mixer with the flat beater attachment until light and fluffy. 2.3. Add Egg: Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the egg and beat until well combined. 2.4. Add Yogurt and Vanilla: Scrape the bowl again, then add the yogurt and vanilla extract. Beat until combined. 2.5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk in batches. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk in batches. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. 2.6. Final Mix: Scrape down the bowl and use a rubber spatula to ensure no dry pockets remain. Fold in the chocolate chips. Set aside. Scrape down the bowl and use a rubber spatula to ensure no dry pockets remain. Fold in the chocolate chips. Set aside. 3. Cheesecake Filling: 3.1. Cream Cheese and Peanut Butter: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and creamy. 3.2. Add Sugar: Add the sugar and beat until well combined, scraping the bowl as needed. 3.3. Add Egg (and Optional Flour): Add the egg and beat until just combined. For a slightly thicker filling, you can optionally add 1 TBSP of flour and mix it in. 4. Assembly and Baking of Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Muffins: 4.1. Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with liners. 4.2. Fill Muffin Cups: Fill each muffin cup about ⅓ full with the muffin batter. 4.3. Add Cheesecake Filling: Create a well in the center of the batter in each cup and add a spoonful of the cheesecake filling. 4.4. Top with Remaining Batter: Cover the cheesecake filling with the remaining muffin batter. 4.5. Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 16-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. 4.6. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. 4.7. Serve & Enjoy! About the Author: ChefLynnCool Cook # 3 39 Followers Published Recipes: 23Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Florida, USAMember since: 2024-09-08 Published Recipes: 23 Av. 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