Description
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups bring classic chocolate-peanut comfort right into kitchens with simple ingredients and zero baking required. Rich chocolate shells cradle creamy peanut butter centers, creating irresistible sweet treats for chocolate and peanut butter enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (375 ml) dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (180 g) creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil (or butter, optional for smoother chocolate)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Chocolate Melting: Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in brief intervals and stirring until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Muffin Liner Preparation: Arrange paper liners in a mini muffin tin, carefully coating the bottom with a thin layer of melted chocolate. Swiftly freeze for approximately 5 minutes to solidify the initial chocolate base.
- Peanut Butter Mixture: Blend peanut butter with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until creating a smooth, creamy filling that holds its shape when spooned.
- Layering Construction: Delicately distribute the peanut butter mixture atop the chilled chocolate layer, gently pressing to create an even surface. Generously cover the peanut butter with additional melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage.
- Chilling Process: Transfer the assembled treats to the freezer for 15-20 minutes or refrigerate for 30 minutes, allowing the chocolate to completely set and develop a firm texture.
- Serving Presentation: Carefully remove the paper liners, revealing glossy, perfectly formed peanut butter cups ready to be savored and enjoyed.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate chips and melt slowly to prevent burning, stirring consistently between microwave intervals for smooth, glossy texture.
- Ensure peanut butter mixture is thick and not runny by adding powdered sugar gradually, which helps create stable filling and prevents separation.
- Chill layers briefly between steps to maintain distinct chocolate and peanut butter layers, creating clean, professional-looking homemade cups.
- Swap traditional chocolate for dairy-free dark chocolate and use alternative nut butters like almond or sunflower seed butter for gluten-free, vegan-friendly variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg