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Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Cups

Indulge in these rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter dessert cups with a delicious cookie base—perfect for any gathering or cozy night in.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups crushed Oreo cookie crumbs, with cream
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted and cooled Make sure it has cooled before using.
Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Chocolate sauce for drizzling
  • 28 pieces Reese’s peanut butter minis For topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the crushed Oreo cookie crumbs to a small mixing bowl and pour the melted and cooled butter over the crumbs. Stir to coat.
  2. Scoop out about 2 teaspoons of the buttered crumbs and press them down into the cups with the back of a spoon.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  4. Incorporate creamy peanut butter and mix until fully blended.
  5. Add cold heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until thickened.
  6. Transfer the filling to a piping bag and pipe onto the prepared crumb base.
  7. Drizzle chocolate sauce over the top in a zigzag pattern and place a peanut butter mini on top.
  8. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Store leftover dessert cups in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days. For added crunch, mix in chopped peanuts with the mousse filling. Swap Oreos for other cookies for a different flavor.