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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

This simple treat combines two main ingredients—chocolate and peanut butter—using gentle melting and layering techniques. The final product is a rustic, glossy cup with a smooth peanut butter center, offering a satisfying snap and rich flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate chopped into small pieces
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter creamy, natural preferred
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for sweetness and binding
  • a pinch sea salt flaky salt looks nice on top

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Heatproof bowl

Method
 

  1. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Gently melt the chocolate using a microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth and glossy.
  3. Spoon about a teaspoon of melted chocolate into each paper-lined muffin cavity, spreading it up the sides to create a thin shell.
  4. Chill the tray in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes until the chocolate is just set and firm.
  5. In a small bowl, stir the peanut butter with honey or maple syrup until smooth and slightly runny.
  6. Drop a small spoonful of the peanut butter mixture into the center of each chocolate shell, pressing down gently to flatten.
  7. Cover the peanut butter with another teaspoon of melted chocolate, sealing the filling inside.
  8. Chill the tray again in the fridge for 20-30 minutes until the cups are shiny and fully firm.
  9. Once set, gently remove the peanut butter cups from the muffin tin and peel away the paper liners.
  10. For a finishing touch, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of each cup before serving.
  11. Enjoy your homemade peanut butter cups at room temperature or chilled, savoring the rich, creamy filling with a crisp chocolate shell.