Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (120g) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup (60g) heavy cream
• 1 cup (227g) creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup (32g) powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup (36g) unsweetened cocoa powder

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour (for chilling)

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Line a muffin tin with 8 cupcake liners.
2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream together, stirring constantly until smooth.
3. Divide the melted chocolate evenly among the prepared cupcake liners and spread to an even layer.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir until well combined.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture onto the melted chocolate in each liner.
6. Top each cup with the remaining melted chocolate.
7. Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour or until firm.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 6g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and creamy
• Sweet and salty
• Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings
• Easy to make with minimal ingredients

User Comments:

• "These peanut butter cups are amazing! They're so creamy and delicious, and the perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter." - Sarah
• "I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them." - Emily
• "These are way better than store-bought peanut butter cups. I'll never go back to those again." - John

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overmix the peanut butter mixture, as it will become too stiff.
• If the melted chocolate becomes too thick, reheat it over low heat and stir in a splash of heavy cream until smooth.
• Store the peanut butter cups in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.