Description
Indulgent and rich, these Peanut Butter Cheesecake Donuts combine chocolate-glazed donuts, creamy peanut butter, and a luscious cheesecake filling with crushed peanut butter cups for the ultimate dessert sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chocolate-glazed donuts
- ½ cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup crushed Reese’s cups (or similar peanut butter cups)
- ¼ cup peanut butter (for drizzle)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for drizzle)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the crushed Reese’s cups. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Carefully slice each chocolate-glazed donut in half horizontally.
- Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on the bottom half of each donut.
- Spoon or pipe the chilled cheesecake filling onto the peanut butter layer.
- Top with the other donut half to form a sandwich.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and milk for the drizzle. Microwave for 15–20 seconds, stir until smooth.
- Drizzle the peanut butter mixture over the donuts and garnish with extra crushed Reese’s cups if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best texture, serve immediately after assembling.
- Use chunky peanut butter for extra crunch.
- You can prepare the filling in advance and store it chilled for up to 2 days.
- Try with different donut flavors for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut sandwich
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg