Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups: A No-Bake Indulgence

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
  • ½ cup melted unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup sugar

For the filling:

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

For the topping:

  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust:
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar.
    • Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
    • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of muffin tin liners (or silicone molds) to form a crust base.
  2. Make the peanut butter filling:
    • In another bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and melted butter until smooth and creamy.
    • Spread a spoonful of this mixture over each prepared crust layer.
  3. Melt the chocolate topping:
    • Place chocolate chips and heavy cream in a heatproof bowl.
    • Melt using the double-boiler method or in the microwave (stirring every 30 seconds until smooth).
  4. Assemble the cups:
    • Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter filling until fully covered.
    • Smooth the tops with a spoon or spatula.
  5. Chill and serve:
    • Refrigerate the cups for at least 1–2 hours, or until the chocolate is firm.
    • Gently remove from the molds and enjoy!

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