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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

These homemade peanut butter cups are a delightful treat that combine rich, melted chocolate with creamy peanut butter layers. Using simple techniques like melting, layering, and chilling, they result in a glossy, firm exterior with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth center. Perfect for quick gifts or satisfying a sweet-salty craving, each bite offers a balanced blend of flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate high cocoa content preferred
  • 1/2 cup cup natural peanut butter stir well before using
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon honey helps bind and sweeten the filling
  • Pinch salt enhances flavor
  • Optional chopped nuts or sea salt for topping

Equipment

  • Silicone mold
  • Double boiler or microwave
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag or small spoon
  • Cooling rack or plate

Method
 

  1. Prepare your silicone mold by lightly spraying it with a bit of oil to ensure easy release after setting.
  2. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt it in a double boiler or microwave in short 20-second bursts, stirring between each to prevent burning. The chocolate should turn smooth, shiny, and completely melted.
  3. Using a spoon or piping bag, pour about a teaspoon of melted chocolate into each mold cavity, swirling to coat the sides and bottom evenly. This creates a thin chocolate shell. Chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes until the layer is firm.
  4. While the chocolate chills, stir the peanut butter with a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of honey until smooth and creamy. This helps flavor and bind the filling nicely.
  5. Remove the mold from the fridge and spoon or pipe a heaping teaspoon of peanut butter mixture into each chocolate shell, leaving enough space for a final chocolate layer.
  6. Cover the peanut butter layer with more melted chocolate, about a teaspoon per cup, ensuring the filling is completely sealed. Gently tap the mold on the counter to remove air bubbles and level the surface.
  7. Place the mold back into the fridge and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set and glossy.
  8. Once fully set, carefully pop the peanut butter cups out of the mold by gently pushing from the bottom. Handle them by the edges for a clean, professional look.
  9. Arrange the cups on a plate or serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. For softer bites, serve at room temperature.

Notes

For a glossy finish, temper the chocolate before pouring. Feel free to add toppings like chopped nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt on top before chilling for extra flavor and texture.