🍩 Peanut Butter Cheesecake Donut 🥜
Ingredients
For the Donut Layers:
4 chocolate-glazed donuts
½ cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter (your choice!)
8 oz softened cream cheese
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup finely chopped peanut butter cups
For the Topping Drizzle:
3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
2 tablespoons warm milk (adjust as needed)
Instructions
Step 1: Create the Creamy Filling
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until the mixture is light, fluffy, and free of lumps. Gently fold in the chopped peanut butter cups, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the filling. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for about 20–30 minutes to firm up slightly.
Step 2: Prepare the Donut Base
Take each chocolate-glazed donut and slice it horizontally into two equal halves. Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on the flat side of the bottom half of each donut. This will serve as a delicious glue to hold the cheesecake filling in place.
Step 3: Assemble Your Dessert Masterpiece
Once the cheesecake filling has chilled, spoon or pipe a generous dollop onto the peanut butter-coated bottom half of each donut. Carefully place the top half of the donut back on top, pressing gently to create a sandwich. Repeat this process for all four donuts.
Step 4: Prepare the Peanut Butter Drizzle
In a small microwave-safe bowl, mix the peanut butter and warm milk. Heat the mixture in the microwave for 15–20 seconds, then stir well until smooth and pourable. If the drizzle is too thick, add a few more drops of milk to achieve your desired consistency.
Step 5: Add the Finishing Touches
Drizzle the warm peanut butter mixture generously over the assembled donut sandwiches. For an extra burst of flavor and texture, sprinkle some additional chopped peanut butter cups on top. Serve immediately and savor every bite of this luxurious dessert.