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Homemade peanut butter cups recipe

Homemade peanut butter cups recipe

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Turn your favourite chocolate treat into a healthier dessert with our homemade version of peanut butter cups. Rich dark chocolate is filled with smooth peanut butter for a mouthful that you won’t be able to get enough of. See method

  • Serves 2
  • 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cool
  • 155 calories / serving
  • Freezable
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 4 tsp smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tsp light brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp Free From rice snaps
  • 20g dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp coconut oil (optional)
  • small pinch of sea salt (optional)

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    650kj
    155kcal
    8%
  • Fat

    7g 9%
  • Saturates

    3g 13%
  • Sugars

    7g 8%
  • Salt

    0.1g 1%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 20.1g Protein 3.2g Fibre 1.7g

Method

1. Mix the peanut butter, brown sugar and rice snaps in a small bowl, set aside.

2. Put half the chocolate and half the coconut oil, if using, in another small heatproof bowl and melt in the microwave on high in 30-sec bursts for about 90 secs in total.

3. Divide the melted chocolate between two cupcake cases and tip the cases all the way round so the chocolate covers about 1.5cm up the sides. Transfer to the freezer and leave to set for 2-3 mins. Put the chocolate bowl to one side.

4. Remove the cupcake cases from the freezer and divide the peanut butter mixture between them, pressing down with a spoon so it evenly fills each case.

5. Melt the remaining chocolate as before, then spoon over the filling, tipping the case to completely cover the peanut mixture. Return to the freezer to fully set for about 5 mins. Top with a little sea salt, if using.

Make ahead: Best stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (as the chocolate can bloom when it defrosts) but can be stored in the freezer for up to 1-3 months.

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