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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups with Sea Salt
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Instructions
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Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and melt for 90 seconds, stirring halfway through until smooth.
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Place 1 heaping teaspoon of the melted chocolate into small paper liners in a mini-muffin tin and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
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Place the peanut butter and powdered sugar in a bowl and stir to combine.
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While the chocolate cools, roll 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture into a ball and then flatten into a disk. Repeat with the rest of the peanut butter.
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When the chocolate has cooled, place a peanut butter disk in each cup on top of the refrigerated chocolate mixture.
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Top cups with the remaining melted chocolate to cover and finish with a few flakes of fleur de sel. Refrigerate until set.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Temper Your Chocolate Properly 🍫Melt chocolate chips slowly over a double boiler or in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring between each, to achieve a smooth, glossy finish that sets with a satisfying snap rather than a dull, grainy texture.
- Create the Perfect Peanut Butter Layer 🥜Mix your smooth peanut butter with powdered sugar and a pinch of the Maldon sea salt before the second chocolate layer—this prevents a greasy layer and adds structural integrity to hold its shape.
- Strategic Sea Salt Placement ✨Sprinkle Maldon sea salt on the peanut butter layer before adding the top chocolate coating so it adheres perfectly and delivers bursts of salinity in every bite rather than sitting on the surface.
- Chill Between Layers for Clean Edges 🧊Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes between the bottom chocolate layer and peanut butter filling to prevent mixing and ensure distinct, professional-looking layers with clean separation.
- Use Quality Milk Chocolate Selection 🎯Choose chocolate chips with cocoa butter rather than palm oil for superior melting properties and a creamier mouthfeel that complements the rich peanut butter filling beautifully.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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