These sweet little Butterfinger Mousse Cheesecakes are loaded with candy bar goodness. Make a batch of these easy cheesecake desserts for parties and watch them disappear.
Fall is right around the corner. I can almost feel it, even though it is still hot and humid here in Florida. The kids are back in school, and sports teams have started practicing for the upcoming fall season.
I have to be honest with you. I’m not really into football. When my hubby turns the tv on to watch a game, I have to have something else I can work on. Flowers for my shop or cookbooks to read through.
Sometimes I get up and go bake M&M Blonde Brownies because baking is just more fun. He doesn’t even notice that I’m gone most times. Mostly because he falls asleep to the game. LOL!
Now just because I’m not into the game doesn’t mean I don’t support it. I like to make food for those days because I am a huge fan of football food. Just hand me a bowl of this Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip and some Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Bites, and I’m a happy camper.
Mini cheesecakes are always a winning treat on game days too. Small, bite sized and full of lots of candy. Just the way I like them.
A whole bag of candy bars was chopped up and is going into these little mini Butterfinger cheesecakes.
Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust
A mixture of graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter adds a great flavor and crunch to this easy crust.
Butterfinger Mousse Cheesecakes
Fill each liner with a generous scoop of the chocolatey graham goodness and press it down firmly. I had these little condiment cups that worked perfectly, but a tart shaper works great too.
How to keep a cheesecake from cracking: Place a pan of water on the very bottom rack of the oven as it preheats. This creates a steamy atmosphere in the oven as the cheesecakes bake which will keep them nice and creamy and crack free.
Go ahead and spoon the cheesecake batter onto the crusts and bake them for about 20-22 minutes.
Just so you know, the Butterfinger cheesecake cupcakes will fall slightly when you take them out of the oven. That’s totally ok. Remember it gives us more room for the fluffy peanut butter mousse and more candy!
More candy is always better in my books.
More Cheesecake recipes you may enjoy:
- Chocolate Cheesecake Pie Bites – mini pies filled with chocolate cheesecake and topped with whipped topping and cherries are the perfect snack size
- Pumpkin Spice Latte Cheesecake Bites – mini pumpkin cheesecakes with a coffee whipped cream will have you going back for more
- Caramel Milky Way Cheesecake Bars – layers of cookie and cheesecake loaded with candy bars and caramel drizzles never last long
- Mini Twix Caramel Cheesecakes from Oh, Sweet Basil – these little treats are loaded with caramel and candy bars
- Raspberry Cheesecake Bars from The Food Charlatan – shortbread crust and swirls of raspberry filling makes these creamy bars so good
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Butterfinger Mousse Cheesecake recipe and video:
Butterfinger Mousse Cheesecakes
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
For the Cheesecake
- 2 - 8 ounces each cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- 1 cup crushed Butterfinger candies
For the Mousse
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 - 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- 3/4 cup crushed Butterfinger candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place a large baking sheet on the very bottom rack and fill it with water. Line 2 muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- Combine the crumbs, sugar, and butter until mixed thoroughly. Spoon a generous scoop into the prepared liners and press down. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 2 packages cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add the sour cream and vanilla and beat again.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, place the white chips and shortening. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. Continue until the chips are melted and smooth. Add to the cream cheese mixture and beat again.
- Add the eggs one at a time and beat just until mixed in.
- Stir in 1 cup crushed Butterfinger candies by hand.
- Fill each muffin liner 2/3 full. Bake for 20-22 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 10 minutes in the pan before removing them to a wire rack.
- Let cool one hour, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
- Beat the remaining package of cream cheese until creamy.
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the peanut butter chips and shortening for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat for 15 seconds if necessary. Add to the cream cheese and beat until incorporated.
- Fold in the Cool Whip until it is mixed completely.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse on top of each cheesecake. Top with the extra 3/4 cup crushed Butterfinger candy. Keep refrigerated. Makes 24 cheesecakes.
*This Butterfinger Mousse Cheesecakes post and recipe was originally published on September 5, 2012. The post has been updated and republished August 2018.
Aimee says
September 5, 2012 at 3:23 PMOMG these were so amazing! We fought over the leftovers! Alyssa wanted to know when it’s on your blog so we can make some!! whoohooo!!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
September 5, 2012 at 3:26 PMOkay, these are totally the best meds EVER! Seriously, they could cure whatever ails ya, and for me, that means squelching my intense Butterfinger craving all the time. I love the stuff! And topping mini Butterfinger cheesecakes with mousse? How awesome is that!?
Erin says
September 5, 2012 at 3:27 PMI came over to tell you that I made your 100Grand Rice Krispie Treats and they were incredible. But I find this? Holy heck! Now I want to make these too. Delicious!!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
September 5, 2012 at 4:29 PMI love BFs and I what perfect layers you made – little cupcakes, lots of layers – you have very steady hands b/c they’re perfect!
Jocelyn says
September 6, 2012 at 12:23 PMThank goodness for paper liners that definitely help with getting the layers just right:-)
keri @ shaken together says
September 5, 2012 at 5:00 PMHoly cow … Butterfingers are my favorite candy! And I am also on “football food” duty at our house … you better believe these will make an appearance!
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says
September 5, 2012 at 5:01 PMOh you are killing me here! WANT NOW.
BeanBugCrafts says
September 5, 2012 at 6:40 PMJust found your blog from Pinterest, and oh my goodness! These and so many others look so yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Micha says
September 5, 2012 at 7:41 PMWhen I saw these on Instagram I was hoping a recipe would be coming soon. Butterfingers are one of my favorite candies and pairing them with cheesecake and mousse sounds amazing.
Micha @ Cookin’ Mimi
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
September 5, 2012 at 10:51 PMYup, I agree – I think you should bake more during football. These are awesome. I tend to catch way up on my reading during football season!
Something Swanky says
September 6, 2012 at 2:35 AM1) Ca-UTE liners!!!! 2) I’ve been dying for this recipe ever since you instagrammed. Thanks 🙂
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
September 6, 2012 at 2:41 AMHee! I’ve had those same liners and coasters in my baking pantry for weeks, trying to figure out how to best put them to use–I think I’ve just figured it out! Cheesecake with Butterfingers?!? You are totally speaking my language! I hope you start feeling better soon–surely these little yummies will help get you on the mend!
Jocelyn says
September 6, 2012 at 12:14 PMThey are the cutest liners! Cheesecake and butterfingers is totally my language too…glad we are speaking the same thing:-)
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
September 6, 2012 at 11:02 AMMy problem would be that I’d eat all the Butterfingers before they had a chance to cover these little beauties! Oh my gosh, this is a spectacular dessert! Yeah, who needs football when you have Butterfinger Mousse to eat!
Jocelyn says
September 6, 2012 at 12:13 PMI would suggest buying 2 bags before you make these then:-) I agree, who needs football when we have great treats!!!
Lisa says
September 6, 2012 at 1:35 PMHey Jocelyn you just scored big time with this touchdown treat! (gawd i hope i didn’t make you more ill with the silly pun-hehe)
Winnie says
September 6, 2012 at 9:07 PMThese are AMAZING !!
I love white chocolate with cream cheese.
I should know better by now and try to avoid seeing your delicious sweets in the middle of the night…:)
Jocelyn says
September 7, 2012 at 1:28 PMWhite chocolate is pretty amazing with cream cheese. And yes, seeing sweets late at night is never a good thing:-)
Melissa @ A Dozen Years Later says
September 6, 2012 at 10:24 PMThese look amazing and I will be make them next week!! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!!
[email protected] says
September 7, 2012 at 12:37 AMI like the looks of these!! Thanks for sharing! Deb
Pint Sized Baker says
September 7, 2012 at 2:03 AMWow! Seriously?? Do I have to have football on while baking these? We’re really not football people in this household. I really hope it’s not a requirement. They look too good not to try!
Jo and Sue says
September 7, 2012 at 3:28 AMHoly heck. Those. Look. Awesome. Can’t wait to try these! Thank you for sharing the recipe. 🙂
Jocelyn says
September 7, 2012 at 1:25 PMYou definitely should try these…let me know how they turn out:-)
Crystal says
September 7, 2012 at 5:29 AMI need these in my life..like RIGHT now! Thanks for yet another recipe I’m going to have to make. 🙂
Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says
September 7, 2012 at 3:08 PMOH, MY! These look soooo good. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Hubby Made Me. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/make-it-pretty-monday-week-13.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Joan Hayes says
September 8, 2012 at 3:25 PMJocelyn, hope you’re feeling better. I noticed you made like 24 of theses scrumptious babies, did you save me one? I do feel a little cold coming on (cough, cough.) Send me some “medicine.” Honestly, these would make anyone get over whatever is ailing them. Pinned!
Jocelyn says
September 10, 2012 at 5:22 AMI wish I could tell you that I didn’t eat all the ones in my fridge trying to make my cold feel better!!! They did help while I was in the middle of eating them…just don’t tell my jeans how many I really ate:-)
Cindy B. says
September 9, 2012 at 4:42 PMLooks so goooooood! I’m pinning!
Julie says
September 9, 2012 at 10:18 PMPinned it! I am inviting you to come and share this in my Show Your Stuff blog hop:
http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/09/show-your-stuff-40-baked-cheesy-potatoes.html
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
September 10, 2012 at 12:24 AMThese looks so decedent and so very delicious! I’m going to a tailgate later this month and I’ll be the most popular girl there… I’m taking these fabulous cheesecakes!!!
I would love you to join me for ON THE MENU MONDAY, my weekly linky foodie/recipe/menu party. I hope you will come over with your great sweet treat and share it with us!
http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/09/on-menu-monday-week-of-september-10-2012.html#more
Jocelyn says
September 10, 2012 at 5:21 AMYou will definitely be the most popular one there…until they run out in the first 5 minutes:-) Maybe bake a double batch just in case!!!
stlavonlady says
September 10, 2012 at 3:19 AMOh my word these look amazing. Must…Pin…now!! I love trying new recipes and this one looks pretty easy and so delicious!!
Thanks so much!! Julie from Stlavonlady – Scatterbrained In St. Louis
Ang says
September 10, 2012 at 12:52 PMOh. My. Gosh. These look amazing and I’m pinning them now!
Thanks for linking up with Marvelous Mondays!
Carrie Burrill says
September 10, 2012 at 5:25 PMYou don’t even know how badly I want these!!!! Butterfinger anything has be on my knees!
Lindsay says
September 10, 2012 at 5:44 PMHi! This looks absolutely delicious! I found you at the Six Sisters’ Link party and would love for you to share them at my link party at http://mommyssweetconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/09/sweet-confessions-sunday-link-party-6.html . See you at the party!
Linda Bouf says
September 11, 2012 at 4:03 AMThanks for the recipe! Sounds great!!
Michelle's Tasty Creations says
September 12, 2012 at 5:59 PMJocelyn,
These look so scrumptious! I can’t wait to try the recipe. Thanks so much for linking up last week to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you have for this week’s party! Have a great week.
Michelle
The Mandatory Mooch says
September 12, 2012 at 7:25 PMThese look so amazing!! I will be FEATURING them this week. Thanks so much for linking up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch!! I hope you will link up again. The party will be live tonight. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com
Thanks, Nichi
Courtney says
September 13, 2012 at 4:13 AMWow!,… Drool!! I would LOVE if you would share this at my Crazy Cute Party happening right now! I’ve got a totally awesome giveaway that you could win just for linking up! Come on over! ;D
Between U & Me
Oh! And I’m your newest follower!
MissCandiquik says
September 13, 2012 at 7:15 PMyou are good.
Holly Lefevre says
September 13, 2012 at 11:27 PMIt is dangerous over at my house already – I have been baking like crazy…I was afraid to pop over and see these …but I think I will make them this weekend to share with others (so I do not eat them all)
Trish says
September 14, 2012 at 2:19 AMOh yes! These look A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! Pinning now!
Laura and Valerie says
January 11, 2013 at 1:46 PMCan’t go wrong with cheesecake! These look divine! I’m pinning from our pinterest party at online blogcon!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 11, 2013 at 2:14 PMYou can never go wrong with cheesecake!!! Thank you so much for the pin!!!
TEE says
May 13, 2013 at 1:53 PMCAN I JUST LEAVE OUT THE BUTTERFINGER CANDIES IN THE ENTIRE RECIPE? OR IT WONT BE GOOD?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 13, 2013 at 11:55 PMYou could leave out the Butterfingers and it would still bake up fine. It will be a white chocolate cheesecake with a peanut butter mousse then.
Karen says
May 27, 2013 at 12:59 PMThe recipe doesn’t specify what size pan. Mini muffin or cupcake pan. I’ve found this recipe other places and it yields 12. I’m guessing your recipe is for mini.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 27, 2013 at 8:54 PMYou could use either pan, but for this particular recipe I used a cupcake size pan. I hope you enjoy it!
Christina Riviere says
June 17, 2013 at 7:20 PMHi Jocelyn! I just wanted to thank you for this recipe. There were no chocolate graham crackers at the store I went to, so I bought chocolate animal crackers instead. These worked perfectly as a substitute! I was able to use the leftover cheesecake batter, mousse and butterfingers to make another small cheesecake today. I wanted to make something with butterfingers for my Dad yesterday. These were a hit at our Father’s Day family gathering. Thanks again!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
June 17, 2013 at 10:04 PMI am so glad you were able to find a substitute. Thanks for letting me know that the recipe was a hit 🙂
Maggie Unzueta @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
March 15, 2014 at 10:59 AMOne of my favorite candy bars: butterfingers. I always remember that old Simpsons commercial with Homer strangling Bart. I’m dating myself. Ha! Thanks for the recipe.
helenita says
May 6, 2014 at 6:08 PMSeems good…but i was diasapointed , cannot make them , we don’t have peanut butter nor pbchips or butterfinger candy…don’t even know what they look like…..have been going to the usa for more than 25 years t visit family but never saw those….Maybe i can try to susbstitute for something brazilian…..
That’s the problem with some recipes…the ingredients are so very specific or local…..but the cupcakes seem great !!!!
angela says
May 24, 2014 at 10:27 PMThese look delish! Just wondering….when making the cheesecake, as well as the mousse, should the cream cheese be at room temp? Or mixed cold? Also, I’m’ assuming the cool whip is supposed to be thawed, correct?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
May 25, 2014 at 1:49 AMYes, the cream cheese should be softened for the cheesecake and mousse, and yes, thawed Cool Whip is much easier to mix in 🙂 I hope you enjoy them!!!
angela says
May 25, 2014 at 7:04 AMGreat! Thank you! I can’t wait to try these! 🙂
Joan says
September 2, 2014 at 3:24 PMCan this be made in a 9 X 13 pan?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 2, 2014 at 4:01 PMYes, you could make it in a 9×13 pan. The baking time will probably be a little different, but not much I don’t think. I would try 25-30 minutes, cool, then top with the mousse and candy. Let me know how it works!
Paige says
August 30, 2017 at 5:29 PMI’m wondering if you can make a large cheesecake in a springform pan vs the mini cheesecakes and if so would you use a water bath?
Jocelyn says
December 8, 2017 at 4:02 PMI haven’t made this particular recipe in a larger pan, but I’m sure it could be done. I just can’t give you an exact baking time for it. I also never do a water bath. I put a large sheet pan on the bottom rack of my oven and fill that with water while the oven is heating up. This creates a steam effect in the oven that keeps the cheesecakes so creamy!