Description
White chocolate peanut butter cups blend luxurious sweetness with creamy nutty richness. Swiss white chocolate and smooth American peanut butter create an irresistible treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 18 ounces (510 grams) white chocolate (like Callebaut)
- 1 cup (255 grams) peanut butter (not natural or reduced fat)
Sweeteners and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) honey
Flavor Enhancers and Optional Toppings:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- ½ cup (75 grams) chopped salted peanuts (optional)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon (2.5 to 5 grams) coarse salt (optional)
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter, honey or sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and optional chopped peanuts in a medium bowl using a fork until the mixture is uniformly blended. Taste and adjust sweetness or saltiness according to preference, then refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Line a mini muffin tin with paper or aluminum candy cups, ensuring each cup is evenly placed and ready for filling.
- Create a double boiler by placing a heat-safe bowl over a pot of simmering water, or use a microwave-safe bowl. Melt white chocolate in 15-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval to prevent burning and ensure smooth consistency.
- Carefully spoon approximately of melted white chocolate into the bottom of each liner. Use the back of a spoon to gently coat the sides, creating a thin chocolate base. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until chocolate has completely hardened.
- Remove the peanut butter mixture from the refrigerator. Portion small amounts and gently press into each chocolate-lined cup, leaving a small gap at the top for additional chocolate.
- Reheat the remaining white chocolate if necessary, then carefully pour approximately over the peanut butter filling, ensuring complete coverage. Tap the tin gently to remove air bubbles and create a smooth surface.
- Return the filled cups to the refrigerator and allow them to set completely, approximately 30-45 minutes, until the chocolate is firm and the cups are ready to serve.
Notes
- Chilling helps set the layers, creating a perfect texture contrast between creamy peanut butter and smooth white chocolate.
- Customize sweetness by adjusting honey or sugar in the peanut butter mixture to match your taste preferences.
- Silicone mini muffin liners work best for easy removal and creating uniformly shaped chocolate cups.
- Microwave melting requires careful attention to prevent chocolate from burning or seizing.
- Peanut additions like chopped nuts provide extra crunch and boost the overall flavor profile.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smoother blending and easier mixing of peanut butter components.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 26
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: <5mg