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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Irresistible Homemade Peanut Butter Cups in Just 3 Ingredients

Delight in these homemade peanut butter cups, crafted with just three ingredients for a guilt-free treat. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter or almond/cashew butter
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt adjust as needed
For the Chocolate Shell
  • 0.5 pound dark chocolate 72% cocoa or darker, use vegan chocolate for dairy-free options

Equipment

  • candy mold
  • Double Boiler
  • zip-lock bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chill your candy mold in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler over low heat, stirring gently until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove the mold and fill each well with about ½ teaspoon of melted chocolate, brushing it up the sides.
  4. Return filled molds to the freezer for 5-10 minutes until chocolate hardens.
  5. Mix peanut butter and sea salt, then pipe into the hardened chocolate molds, filling about ¾ full.
  6. Cover each filled mold with more melted chocolate, sealing the filling. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  7. Gently flex the silicone mold or tap it to release the cups onto a surface lined with towels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy your homemade peanut butter cups cold from the fridge or at room temperature. They can also be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

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