Get ready to experience a mouthwatering explosion of flavors that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight! These homemade Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Cups are not just a dessert - they're a decadent journey of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and luxurious caramel, all perfectly balanced with a hint of sea salt. Forget store-bought treats; these gourmet cups are about to become your new obsession that will impress friends, family, and satisfy even the most demanding sweet tooth.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners to prepare for the chocolate cups.
- Create a double boiler by placing a heat-safe glass bowl over a pot of simmering water. Melt the chocolate chips slowly, stirring continuously until smooth and completely liquid.
- Using a small spoon, coat the bottom of each cupcake liner with a thin layer of melted chocolate, ensuring the entire bottom is covered. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter with caramel sauce until well combined and smooth.
- Remove the chocolate-lined muffin tin from the refrigerator and carefully spoon a small amount of the peanut butter-caramel mixture into the center of each chocolate base.
- Cover the peanut butter layer with remaining melted chocolate, ensuring it completely seals the filling.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top of each chocolate cup for added flavor complexity.
- Refrigerate the peanut butter cups for 15-20 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set and hardened.
- Remove from refrigerator, let sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow chocolate to soften slightly.
Tips
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor and smooth melting.
- Create a smooth, even chocolate base by tilting the muffin tin to coat the sides of the liners.
- Ensure chocolate is completely melted but not overheated to prevent seizing.
- Use room temperature peanut butter for easier mixing with caramel sauce.
- For a more pronounced salt flavor, use flaky sea salt like Maldon.
- Chill the cups thoroughly to achieve a perfect, crisp chocolate shell.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Let cups sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or semi-sweet for variety.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 5mg
