Description
Craft truly irresistible dark chocolate peanut butter cups at home with this easy no-bake recipe. Enjoy the perfect balance of bittersweet chocolate and creamy, salty peanut butter.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340g) Quality Dark Chocolate (60-75% cacao), chopped
- 1 cup (250g) Creamy Peanut Butter (processed type recommended)
- 1 cup (120g) Powdered Sugar
- 4 tbsp (56g) Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract (optional)
- Pinch of fine sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Liners: Line a mini cupcake pan with 24 mini paper liners.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt 2/3 of the chopped dark chocolate using a double boiler method until smooth. Remove from heat, stir in remaining chocolate until fully melted and glossy.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and optional vanilla and sea salt. Mix until smooth and pliable.
- Layer Cups: Spoon 1 tsp melted chocolate into each liner. Tap pan gently. Flatten 1 tsp of peanut butter filling into a disk and place on chocolate. Top with 1-2 tsp more melted chocolate.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, or until firm. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins