Homemade Peanut Butter Chocolate Cups Recipe (Peanut Butter Cups)
This homemade peanut butter chocolate cups recipe uses a crumb base mixed with peanut butter and powdered sugar, then gets layered with melted chocolate in a muffin tin. It’s a straightforward, no-fuss method: make the filling, melt the chocolate, and build the cups in layers. Below you’ll find the ingredients and clear how to make steps.
Ingredients
1. For the base and filling
2. For the chocolate coating
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the pan
Line a 6-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or use a silicone mold. This makes unmolding the cups much easier.
Mix the peanut butter filling
In a bowl, combine the crumbs, melted butter, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla. Stir until it comes together into a smooth, thick mixture.
Melt the chocolate
Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring often so it doesn’t scorch.
Make the first chocolate layer
Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each liner and spread it into a thin base layer.
Add the filling
Divide the peanut butter mixture into 6 portions. Press each portion gently on top of the chocolate base, leaving a little space around the edges.
Cover with chocolate
Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the filling to fully cover it. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to level the tops.
Chill and serve
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until firm. Peel off the liners and let the cups sit for 5 minutes at room temperature before eating if you like.