Description
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups bring rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter together in a delightful sweet treat. Chocolate lovers can easily craft these irresistible morsels, indulging in a classic flavor combination that promises pure dessert satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (190 ml) creamy peanut butter
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
Additional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil (or butter, optional for smoother chocolate)
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Craft a glossy chocolate base by melting chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe vessel, stirring periodically until achieving a silky consistency.
- Arrange mini paper liners within a muffin tin, depositing a thin layer of molten chocolate across each liner’s bottom, then rapidly chill in the freezer to solidify the initial chocolate foundation.
- Construct a velvety peanut butter mixture by thoroughly blending peanut butter with powdered sugar, incorporating vanilla extract and a delicate pinch of salt until the texture becomes uniformly smooth.
- Carefully distribute dollops of the prepared peanut butter mixture atop the chilled chocolate layer, gently pressing to create an even surface.
- Generously drape the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, ensuring complete coverage and using gentle tapping motions to eliminate potential air bubbles and create a pristine finish.
- Transfer the assembled treats to the freezer, allowing them to set for approximately 15-20 minutes or refrigerate for a more gradual firming process until the confections reach a perfectly firm consistency.
- Delicately remove the paper liners and savor these decadent homemade chocolate peanut butter delicacies.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for a richer, more decadent flavor that elevates the entire dessert experience.
- Soften peanut butter at room temperature before mixing with powdered sugar to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Line muffin tin precisely to create uniform, professional-looking peanut butter cups with clean edges.
- Customize the recipe by experimenting with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white chocolate for varied taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg