Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Cups (Printable version)

Rich chocolate cups layered with peanut butter and salted caramel, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 10 oz semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped or chips
02 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter

→ Peanut Butter Filling

03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Salted Caramel

07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Topping

11 - Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
02 - Melt chocolate and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, or microwave in 30-second bursts until smooth.
03 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon melted chocolate into each liner, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
04 - In a bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide into 12 equal portions and flatten into small discs.
05 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar until golden amber, swirling occasionally without stirring. Add butter and stir until melted. Slowly pour in cream, stirring constantly as it will bubble vigorously. Whisk until smooth and stir in fine sea salt. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
06 - Place a peanut butter disc onto each chilled chocolate base. Top each with approximately 1 teaspoon cooled caramel.
07 - Cover each cup with remaining melted chocolate, smoothing the tops to seal completely.
08 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt over each chocolate-covered cup.
09 - Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until completely set.
10 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect balance of sweet chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and salted caramel in every bite
  • Customizable with your choice of chocolate and nut butter alternatives
  • Makes an impressive homemade gift that looks and tastes professional
  • No special equipment needed beyond basic kitchen tools
  • Stores well in the refrigerator for up to a week
02 -
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and smooth melting
  • Let the caramel cool completely to prevent it from mixing with the chocolate layers
  • Flatten the peanut butter discs evenly so the caramel sits nicely on top
  • Tap the muffin tin gently on the counter after adding each chocolate layer to remove air bubbles
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and prevent melting
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