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Ingredients

• 12 oz Milk Chocolate (high‑quality couverture or couverture‑style)
• 8 oz Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa, for a richer flavor)
• 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (unsweetened, no‑oil separation)
• 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar (sifted)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened)
• 1/4 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure)
• 1 piece Silicone Mini Muffin Tray (12‑cavity, for shaping cups)
• 1 sheet Parchment Paper (cut to fit tray)

Instructions

1. Prepare Chocolate Shells

   Line the silicone mini muffin tray with parchment paper (optional). Melt the milk chocolate in a microwave‑safe bowl in 30‑second bursts, stirring between bursts, until smooth and reaching about 45°C.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 45°C

2. Fill Tray with Chocolate

   Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted milk chocolate into each cavity, spreading to coat the bottom and sides. Tap the tray gently to level the chocolate.

   Time: PT3M

3. Set Chocolate Shells

   Place the tray in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to firm the chocolate shells.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 4°C

4. Make Peanut Butter Filling

   In a small mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and glossy.

   Time: PT4M

5. Add Filling to Shells

   Remove the tray from the fridge. Spoon a small dollop (≈½ teaspoon) of the peanut butter mixture into the center of each chocolate shell, spreading slightly but leaving room for the top layer.

   Time: PT4M

6. Top with Dark Chocolate

   Melt the dark chocolate using the same microwave method. Spoon a thin layer over each filled cup, covering the peanut butter completely. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 45°C

7. Final Chill

   Return the tray to the refrigerator for 10 minutes until the dark chocolate hardens fully.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 4°C

8. Release and Store

   Pop the finished peanut butter cups out of the silicone tray. Store in an airtight container.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

100

Protein

2g

Carbohydrates

10g

Fat

6g

Fiber

1g