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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.
- Create the Perfect Peanut Butter Layer 🥜Mix room-temperature peanut butter with powdered sugar to the consistency of thick frosting—this prevents the layer from becoming too oily and helps it hold its shape against the chocolate.
- Freeze in Strategic Stages ❄️Chill each layer separately for 10-15 minutes before adding the next; this prevents layers from mixing and ensures clean, defined separation between chocolate and peanut butter.
- Apply Sea Salt at Peak Moment 🧂Sprinkle Maldon sea salt on the final chocolate layer immediately after pouring while it's still slightly soft—this allows the crystals to adhere properly and provide maximum textural contrast.
- Use Quality Milk Chocolate 🎯Choose chocolate chips with at least 30% cocoa content to ensure the chocolate flavor stands up to the richness of peanut butter and complements rather than overwhelms.
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Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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