Peanut Butter Reese’s Donut Sandwiches
Savor the delightful combination of soft, chocolate-glazed donuts filled with creamy peanut butter and a rich cheesecake filling, topped with crushed Reese's cups.
Ingredients
Donut Components
- 4 chocolate glazed donuts Soft and tender base
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Luxurious foundation for filling
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar Balances the richness of cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor
- 1/2 cup crushed Reese’s cups Adds texture and flavor
Peanut Butter Drizzle
- 1/4 cup peanut butter For drizzle
- 2 tablespoons milk To achieve drizzling consistency
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky) Creamy heart of the sandwich
Instructions
Preparation of Cheesecake Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the crushed Reese’s cups gently and cover the mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Assembly of Donut Sandwiches
- Slice each chocolate glazed donut in half horizontally.
- Spread a generous layer of creamy peanut butter on the bottom half of the donut.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling on top of the peanut butter.
- Place the top half of the donut over the filling to create a sandwich.
Making the Peanut Butter Drizzle
- In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter and milk.
- Microwave for 15-20 seconds, then stir until smooth.
Serving
- Serve the sandwiches immediately or chill for a firmer texture.
- Garnish with extra crushed Reese’s cups before serving.
Notes
Use fresh chocolate donuts for best flavor. Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature for easier mixing. Feel free to get creative with the peanut butter drizzle!