Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake Bites with Toast Crust
Individual mini cheesecakes that capture the nostalgic flavors of a classic PB&J sandwich in creamy, indulgent form. Each bite features a crispy toast round base topped with rich peanut butter cheesecake filling swirled with fruity jelly, then crowned with whipped peanut butter cream. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or whenever you want to surprise guests with a playful twist on familiar flavors. The toast crust adds unexpected texture and makes these treats portable and easy to serve.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bread, for toast rounds
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup creamy-style peanut butter
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 extra large egg
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flouralmond flour3/4 ratioglutengluten-free
lower carb option
- ½ cup jelly, of your choicesugar-free jam1:1sugar
reduced sugar option
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons jelly, flavor to match cheesecake jellysugar-free jam1:1sugar
reduced sugar option
Instructions
- 1
Toast bread slices
- 2
Cut toast into rounds using cookie cutter same size as muffin pan bottom
- 3
Place toast rounds at bottom of each muffin liner
- 4
Beat cream cheese and peanut butter until light and fluffy
- 5
Reduce speed and gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla
- 6
Add egg and beat until smooth
- 7
Add flour and beat until filling is smooth
- 8
Scoop filling over toast rounds to top of liner
- 9
Top with jelly and swirl with knife
- 10
Bake for 22 minutes at 275°F
- 11
Cool to room temperature then refrigerate for at least 4 hours
- 12
Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks
- 13
Beat in powdered sugar, powdered peanut butter, and jelly
- 14
Pipe whipped topping onto cheesecake bites
Tips
Use a cookie cutter that matches your muffin pan size for perfect-fitting toast rounds
Fill cheesecake bites to the top since they won't rise during baking
Chill for the full 4 hours to ensure proper setting before adding whipped topping
Good to Know
refrigerated up to 3 days covered
make cheesecakes 1 day ahead, add topping before serving
chilled, remove from refrigerator 10 minutes before serving
Common Mistakes
don't overfill muffin cups or filling will overflow
ensure cream cheese is fully room temperature to avoid lumps
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
reduced sugar option
FAQ
Can I use different jelly flavors?
Yes, any jelly or jam works well. Strawberry, grape, and raspberry are classic choices that pair beautifully with peanut butter.
How long do these keep in the refrigerator?
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The toast may soften slightly over time but they'll still taste delicious.
Can I freeze these cheesecake bites?
Yes, freeze without the whipped topping for up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator overnight and add fresh whipped topping before serving.