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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

These homemade peanut butter cups are a messy but rewarding treat, made with simple ingredients like chocolate, peanut butter, and a pinch of salt. The process involves melting chocolate, layering it with a creamy peanut butter mixture, and chilling until set, resulting in a glossy, crackly shell with gooey, flavorful filling. They have a charming, imperfect appearance but are deeply satisfying to make and eat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g good-quality chocolate (semisweet or dark) chopped or in chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter natural and runny
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • a pinch salt flaky sea salt for topping
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper or silicone liners

Method
 

  1. Line your mini muffin tin with paper liners or silicone molds to prepare for layering.
  2. Melt the chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave, heating in short bursts and stirring until smooth and glossy. The aroma should be warm and nutty, and the chocolate will be silky to the touch.
  3. Pour a small spoonful of melted chocolate into each cup, tilting the tin gently to cover the bottom evenly. Chill in the fridge for about 5 minutes until the chocolate firms up slightly.
  4. While the chocolate sets, mix the peanut butter with honey, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Warm the mixture slightly if it feels too thick, until it becomes smooth and easy to scoop.
  5. Drop about a teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture into the center of each chocolate layer, gently pressing it down to spread evenly without overflowing the edges.
  6. Cover the peanut butter layer with more melted chocolate, spooning or pouring to fully enclose the filling. Lightly tap the tray to settle the layers and smooth the tops.
  7. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cup for a flavor contrast, then place the tray back in the fridge. Chill for at least 1 hour until the chocolate is fully set and glossy.
  8. Once chilled, remove the cups from the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving to enhance their shine and texture.