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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

These homemade peanut butter cups are rich, smooth, and indulgent treats made with melted chocolate and creamy peanut butter layered into charming cups. The process involves melting chocolate, assembling layers, and chilling until glossy and firm, resulting in bite-sized candies with a satisfying crunch and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate preferably 70% cocoa for rich flavor
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter creamy and well-stirred
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup to sweeten and bind
  • a pinch sea salt preferably flaky
  • 1 tsp coconut oil helps with melting and shine
  • Flaky sea salt for topping sea salt optional for finishing

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Gently melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each cup, then gently tap the tin to level the chocolate and remove air bubbles.
  4. Place the filled tin in the freezer for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate is just firm and set.
  5. In a small bowl, stir the peanut butter with a pinch of salt and the honey or maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
  6. Spoon about a teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture onto each chocolate layer, spreading slightly if needed.
  7. Cover the peanut butter layer with the remaining melted chocolate, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cup, if desired, then chill in the refrigerator or freezer for another 20-30 minutes until fully set and glossy.
  9. Once cooled and firm, remove the peanut butter cups from the tin or peel away the paper liners, and let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.