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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

These peanut butter cups are made by layering silky peanut butter between two shells of melted chocolate, creating a rich, creamy, and crisp final treat. The process involves melting chocolate, spreading it into molds, adding smooth peanut butter, and chilling until set, resulting in shiny, bite-sized confections with a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams dark chocolate chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter natural preferred for richer flavor
  • 2 tablespoons honey optional, for sweetness
  • a pinch sea salt optional, for topping

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Silicone mold or mini muffin tin lined with paper
  • Spatula
  • Microwave or double boiler

Method
 

  1. Place the chopped chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and melt in short 20-second bursts, stirring well after each, until smooth and glossy. The chocolate should be fluid and shiny, emitting a rich cocoa aroma.
  2. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each cavity of the lined mold, tilting and rotating to coat the sides evenly. Chill the mold for about 10 minutes until the chocolate firms up and forms a shiny shell.
  3. While the shells chill, mix the peanut butter with honey in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. The mixture should be soft enough to dollop easily but hold its shape.
  4. Remove the mold from the fridge and add a small dollop of the peanut butter mixture into the center of each chocolate shell. Use the back of a spoon or a small spatula to spread it out slightly, leaving a border of chocolate around the edges.
  5. Pour more melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, covering it completely and smoothing the top with a spatula. Gently tap the mold on the counter to release any air bubbles and ensure an even shell.
  6. Place the mold back in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate is firm and shiny. The final texture should be crisp on the outside with a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter center.
  7. Once set, remove the peanut butter cups from the mold, carefully peeling away the paper or silicone. Let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly before enjoying that perfect balance of rich chocolate and smooth peanut butter.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top before chilling. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. For a softer bite, leave at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.