Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecakes

Contributed by Pam Is this Pam’s way of saying, “I’m tired of making this for you people. Make them yourselves.”? tee hee! Ingredients: 3/4 cup finely crushed chocolate wafers 2 Tbsp melted butter (no substitutes) 1 Tbsp sugar 12 chocolate kisses 2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese (softened) 1/3 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp chunky peanut butter (I use creamy, otherwise you get soggy peanut chunks) 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate pieces 1 tsp shortening Heat oven to 325 degrees. Put foil liners on muffin pan. Combine crushed wafers, melted butter, and 1 Tbsp sugar in a … Continue reading Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecakes

Caramel Swirl Cheesecake Brownies

From Pillsbury: Best of the Bake-Off The only dessert where even Rachel and I have to take a small portion because it is SO rich! You’ll need a cup of coffee or a tall glass of milk to wash this dessert down. The whipped cream is “optional” but it helps cut the richness and actually makes the dessert a little lighter. Base Ingredients: 1 (1 lb, 5.5 oz) pkg Fudge brownie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 egg Filling Ingredients: 2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1 … Continue reading Caramel Swirl Cheesecake Brownies