I'm not really much of a dessert girl, preferring savory over sweet. At the same time, I cannot resist the urge to create decadent treats to tempt my family and friends. My specific target this time around was my dad, who recently paid me a visit. These turned out to be much richer than the Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake I made for him on Father's Day last year. I strongly suggest you cut these luscious cups in half before consuming or serving to unsuspecting guests. The combination of crunchy peanut butter, three kinds of chocolate, including a caramel filled bar of fine dark chocolate, are best consumed in moderation to be fully appreciated.
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
1 generous cup of natural crunchy peanut butter, divided
4 1/2 teaspoons of butter, softened
1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon of salt
3/4 cup of milk chocolate chips
3/4 cup of dark chocolate chips
150 gram bar of dark chocolate with caramel
Line 12 regular muffin tins with paper muffin cups.
In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 of the peanut butter, butter, sugar and salt until smooth. Set aside.
In a medium heavy pan, melt the chocolate and remaining peanut butter, stirring until smooth.
Drop a generous tablespoon of the melted chocolate mixture into the muffin cups. Divide the peanut butter mixture evenly over the chocolate. Top evenly with remaining chocolate mixture. Chill until set.
Makes 12 extremely decadent peanut butter cups.
18 comments:
Love the addition of the caramel bar here--definitely does sound very rich and decadent! (And I know I'd have to give some away, too, or I'd eat them all myself!)
Oh my god those look good. Like print this out and immediately go shopping good.
I doubt I could possibly consume in moderation, but I really am a desert boy.
What a decadent, delicious treat, Lisa! :)
Would that I did not have a sweet tooth! I've a hunk of Callebaut that's been hanging around for ages. You are giving me ideas, Lisa. These beat Reese's by a mile!
Oh wow. This just stopped me in my tracks. True decadence. That's outrageous. Oh wow. I want one.
These look rich and sumptous! I bet your dad loved them!
Oh oh oh toooooooooo decadent. Far far tooooooo decadent. Must go shopping at once.
Consume with caution folks. Do cut these in half or make in mini muffins cups instead.
So different but similar to the ones I made a while ago. They look yummy! Though utterly rich!
I'm never sure if I like chocolate peanut butter cups or not but this photo makes me thing I am most definitely a fan - a most impressive sweet treat!
What is it about peanut butter and chocolate that most people love - especially women. You even improved on the combination by including caramel!
this looks decadent Lisa! loved these beauties:)
Lisa, I feel as though I'm entering a world of peanut butter heaven! Of course, all i've yet to try are reeses- I can only imagine for now; how deliciously sinful your peanut butter cups are. ;)
Those look so good! Peanut butter and chocolate...mmm...
Oh... these look sooooo good! I love reese cups - except the chocolate that's on them... this has to be tried!
Wow I need to try these they look amazing.
I've been so good lately about not eating candy. Now I can't stop drooling over these peanut butter cups. It looks so yummy! :-)
I've had this at Nestle Toll House. Quite a treat.
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