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Creamy Cookie Butter Cheesecake Cups

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Creamy Cookie Butter Cheesecake Cups are individual-sized desserts featuring a crunchy cookie crust and a velvety cheesecake filling swirled with spiced cookie butter. They’re easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup crushed speculoos cookies or graham crackers
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup cookie butter
  • 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons cookie butter, melted (for topping, optional)
  • Crushed speculoos cookie crumbs (for topping, optional)
  • Fresh berries or whipped cream (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine crushed speculoos cookies, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until evenly moistened.
  2. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each lined muffin cup and press down firmly. Chill crusts in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add cookie butter, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and granulated sugar. Beat until creamy.
  4. Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat just until smooth.
  5. Spoon cheesecake filling evenly over chilled crusts, about 2 tablespoons per cup. Smooth tops gently.
  6. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake for 17–19 minutes, until centers are just set but slightly jiggly.
  7. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight preferred).
  8. Drizzle each cup with melted cookie butter and sprinkle with crushed cookies. Add berries or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

For best texture, chill overnight. Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. Don’t overmix after adding the egg to prevent cracks. Gluten-free and dairy-free adaptations are easy—swap cookies and dairy products as needed. Mini muffin tins can be used for bite-sized treats; reduce baking time accordingly.

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