Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecakes with a Pretzel Crust are a delicious combination of creamy cheesecake, salty pretzels, and rich peanut butter cups. Here's how you can make them:

### Ingredients:

#### For the Pretzel Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

#### For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream

#### For Garnish:
- Mini peanut butter cups, halved
- Melted chocolate, for drizzling

### Instructions:

1. **Preheat the Oven:**
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.

2. **Prepare the Pretzel Crust:**
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner, forming a crust.

3. **Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:**
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the granulated sugar and beat until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth.

4. **Assemble the Cheesecakes:**
- Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the pretzel crusts in each muffin liner, filling almost to the top.
- Place half of a mini peanut butter cup on top of each cheesecake, pressing it down slightly.

5. **Bake:**
- Bake the mini cheesecakes in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the muffin tin for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. **Chill and Garnish:**
- Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecakes for at least 2 hours, or until fully chilled and set.
- Before serving, drizzle melted chocolate over the top of each cheesecake.
- Optionally, garnish with additional crushed pretzels or mini peanut butter cups.

7. **Serve:**
- Carefully remove the paper liners from the cheesecakes.
- Serve chilled and enjoy these delicious Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecakes with a Pretzel Crust!

These mini cheesecakes are a perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Enjoy!

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