Dulce de Leche Cheesecake With Nestle Butterfinger Cups

I am super excited to share some big news with you. There is a new candy bar in town, and I got to try it out so I could share what I think of it with you all. This might just be one of the best perks of being a blogger; can you imagine anything better than trying out new candy bars? Nestle has released new Butterfinger peanut butter cups. With the first bite, I knew these were different. They have lots of chocolate, and the peanut butter in the center has a bit of a crunch, making it the perfect complement to the smooth chocolate on the outside. Not only because of the sweet and salty flavors but also because of the combination and layers of texture.

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I set out to create a recipe with the new Butterfinger cups. Of course, I had to give it a Latino touch and decided to pair the delicious chocolate and crunchy peanut butter with another one of my favorites: dulce de leche to make a luscious dessert for our weekly date night.

I think this would also make the perfect sweet, indulgent treat for Valentine’s Day. So make sure to pin or bookmark this page in case you are short on ideas for that special day. Yes, do it now before you forget!

For this recipe, I made a no-bake dulce de leche cheesecake and served it in a cup. I then added pieces of Butterfinger cups, topped it with whipped cream, and drizzled dulce de leche over it.  I loved how easy this was to make, and it was the perfect way to make our date night special.

You see, our date nights lately have not been very fancy, as I do not have the time to cook or do anything special. I’ve been working so much that my husband is starting to feel a little abandoned.

So last night, when it was time to rent the movie we were going to watch, I not only let him pick it, but I also agreed to watch a movie about race cars (yeah, that NEVER happens). To my surprise, I truly enjoyed this.

It felt great to focus on my hubby for a change and make him feel appreciated for all that he does for our familia every day. He is really the best husband and papá ever; I’m a lucky gal. What can I say?

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Dulce de Leche Cheesecakes With Butterfinger Cups

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Inactive Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

No-bake dulce de leche cheesecake in chocolate graham cups, topped with peanut butter cups, whipped cream, and dulce de leche.

5.0 Stars (4 Reviews)

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Ingredients

For the Crust

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• ⅓ cup butter, melted
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1¼ cups graham cracker crumbs

For the Filling

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• 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, room temperature
• 1¼ cups dulce de leche
• 6 Butterfinger peanut butter cups, cut into pieces

To Top

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• ¾ cup whipped cream
• ¼ cup dulce de leche, for drizzling
• 2 whole Butterfinger peanut butter cups, cut into 3 pieces each

Instructions

1. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, cocoa, brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth.
3. Beat in the dulce de leche a little at a time, scraping the bowl as needed.
4. Press about 2 tablespoons of the crust into the bottom of each of 6 glass cups, flattening it with the back of a spoon.
5. Spoon about 3 heaping spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over each crust and top with the chopped peanut butter cups.
6. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
7. Before serving, top each cup with whipped cream, drizzle with dulce de leche, and finish with a piece of peanut butter cup.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 652Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 445mgCarbohydrates: 97gFiber: 3gSugar: 62gProtein: 11g

Nutritional values are estimates calculated using standard databases. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used.

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Paula Bendfeldt-Díaz is a Guatemalan travel writer, photographer, and founder of Growing Up Bilingual. After spending more than 15 years in the United States, she now lives in Guatemala and shares detailed travel guides, traditional Guatemalan recipes, and cultural insights based on a lifetime of firsthand experience.

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