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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

These homemade peanut butter cups feature a glossy, crackly chocolate shell encasing a creamy, nutty peanut butter filling. The recipe involves melting chocolate, layering it into a mini muffin tin, and topping it with a rich peanut butter mixture, then chilling until firm for a satisfying, indulgent treat with contrasting textures and flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate good quality, chopped
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter natural preferred
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • pinch sea salt for the peanut butter filling
  • flaky sea salt for topping

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Mini muffin tin
  • Spoon or small spatula

Method
 

  1. Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring gently until smooth, warm, and glossy.
  2. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners and evenly spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into each cup, swirling to coat the sides and bottom.
  3. Chill the chocolate-filled tin in the fridge for 10-15 minutes until the shells are set and shiny.
  4. Meanwhile, stir together the creamy peanut butter, honey, and a pinch of sea salt in a bowl until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  5. Remove the muffin tin from the fridge and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture on top of each chocolate shell, pressing gently to spread evenly.
  6. Cover the peanut butter layer with the remaining melted chocolate, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or small spatula.
  7. Return the tin to the fridge and chill for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate is firm and the cups hold their shape.
  8. Once set, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cup for added crunch and flavor contrast.
  9. Gently peel away the paper liners and transfer the peanut butter cups to a plate. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before enjoying to enhance flavor and texture.

Notes

For best results, temper the chocolate for a shiny, crisp shell. Use high-quality chocolate and natural peanut butter for richer flavor. Chill thoroughly between layers to prevent mixing.