Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Homemade chocolate cups with a creamy, lightly sweetened peanut butter center.
Instructions
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Step 1
Line 12 wells of the muffin tin with paper liners.
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Step 2
Place 200 gr of the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in short bursts, stirring after each one, until smooth.
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Step 3
Divide the melted chocolate among the liners and spread it over each base. Refrigerate until firm.
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Step 4
Stir the peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt together until smooth and cohesive.
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Step 5
Divide the peanut butter filling among the hardened chocolate bases and flatten it gently, leaving a narrow border around each edge.
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Step 6
Melt the remaining 140 gr of chocolate in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth.
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Step 7
Divide the melted chocolate over the fillings and spread it to the edges so each cup is sealed.
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Step 8
Refrigerate the cups until completely firm, then remove them from the muffin tin and peel away the liners before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Cool the cups promptly and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Risk factors
- Burns from hot bowls and melted chocolate
- Quality loss if stored warm