Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
These homemade peanut butter cups are a delightful treat made by layering creamy peanut butter inside a crisp chocolate shell. The process involves melting chocolate, filling with peanut butter, and chilling until firm, resulting in a rich, glossy, and crunchy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 150 kcal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark/milk chocolate
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy or chunky based on preference
- 1 pinch salt to enhance flavor
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional, for sweetness
Start by lining a mini muffin tin with paper cups or silicone molds, setting them aside for later.
Gently melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and glossy. The chocolate should be fragrant and fluid, ready to pour.
Spoon a small dollop of melted chocolate into each cup, tilting and swirling to evenly coat the bottom. Place the tray in the fridge for about 10 minutes to set the chocolate layer.
While the chocolate cools, mix the peanut butter with a pinch of salt and honey or syrup if using, until smooth and slightly creamy.
Remove the muffin tray from the fridge once the chocolate is firm. Spoon about a teaspoon of peanut butter mixture into each chocolate-lined cup, smoothing the top gently with the back of a spoon.
Cover the peanut butter layer with the remaining melted chocolate, pouring over and smoothing the top to seal the filling. Tap the tray lightly on the counter to settle the layers and remove any air bubbles.
Place the tray back in the fridge for at least an hour, or until the chocolate is fully set and shiny. You can leave them longer for a firmer texture.
Once set, gently peel away the paper or silicone molds from the cups. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving to ensure a perfect snap and shiny finish.