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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

This dessert recipe recreates the beloved Reese's Peanut Butter Cups with a homemade twist, blending caramel-vanilla peanut brittle, peanut butter, and milk chocolate for a treat that perfectly balances sweetness and texture.
Ideal for gifting or enjoying as a snack, these cups are simple to assemble and store well for extended periods.
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Active Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 2-inch pieces

Ingredients
  

  • ½ recipe caramel-vanilla peanut brittle roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt adjust if using iodized salt
  • 5 cups milk chocolate finely chopped

Instructions
 

Prepare the Filling:

  • Pulse the chopped caramel-vanilla peanut brittle in a food processor until finely powdered.
  • Add peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt to the processor. Blend until a smooth paste forms, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a piping bag with a ½-inch plain tip, or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use. Bring to room temperature before assembling.

Assemble the Peanut Butter Cups:

  • Line two muffin pans with fluted cupcake liners. Temper the chocolate following standard tempering guidelines.
  • Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of tempered chocolate into each liner and smooth it to form a base.
  • Pipe ½ tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture onto the chocolate base in the center. Cover with another 1 tablespoon of tempered chocolate, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
  • Gently tap the pans on the counter to remove air bubbles and ensure smooth tops.
  • Refrigerate the cups for about 30 minutes, allowing the chocolate to set. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Notes

Variations
Peanut Butter Slabs:
  • Spread half the tempered chocolate on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until firm.
  • Layer the peanut butter filling over the chocolate, smoothing evenly. Top with the remaining tempered chocolate and refrigerate again until firm.
  • Cut into candy-sized bars or snack-sized chunks.
Peanut Butter Spread:
  • Use the peanut butter filling as a spreadable treat similar to Nutella. Enjoy it on bread, graham crackers, or layered into desserts like banana pudding.
Notes
  • Tempered chocolate enhances the texture and storage stability of the peanut butter cups.
  • Experiment with dark chocolate or white chocolate for different flavor profiles.
  • Use high-quality peanut brittle and chocolate for the best results in flavor and consistency.
Keyword Chocolate candy recipe, dessert recipes, easy dessert recipes, Homemade Reese's recipe, Peanut butter cup recipe
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