Can you freeze homemade peanut butter cups?

Yes, homemade peanut butter cups freeze well. Place the cups into an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Let peanut butter cups defrost at room temperature before enjoying.

Can I use natural peanut butter in homemade peanut butter cups?

Yes, you can use natural peanut butter in homemade peanut butter cups. The consistency may be a little thinner than the original version so you may want to add an extra step by placing them in the freezer to firm up before adding the melted chocolate on top.

Homemade Crispy Peanut Butter Cups

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Reeses Pieces has got nothing on these homemade crispy peanut butter cups! They are absolutely decadent, rich, creamy and crispy! With only 6 simple ingredients these beauties whip together in no time.

Author: Alie Romano
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12 1x
Category: Candy
Method: Candy Making
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
2 Tablespoons icing sugar, sifted
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 Tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons crispy puffed brown rice (or Rice Krispies)
11 oz milk chocolate (good quality, I use Lindt), divided
Flaky Sea Salt (I used Maldon)

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Instructions

On a baking sheet place 12 small sturdy muffins cups (approx. 1 1/2″ diameter). Set aside.
In a small bowl add peanut butter, icing sugar, and butter together and mix until smooth.
Add crispy puffed brown rice and stir together. Set aside.
Melt 9 oz (just less than half) of the chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave.
Transfer melted chocolate to a piping bag and pipe chocolate evenly into prepared cups (working quickly as the chocolate will start to firm up).
Bang the cookie sheet gently on the counter to release any air bubbles and to evenly flatten the chocolate. Then place the cookie sheet into the freezer and freeze chocolate cups for 5-10 minutes, or until set.
Once set spoon a teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture into the centre of each chocolate cup and smooth out making sure not to touch the edges.
Melt the other half of the chocolate, transfer to a piping bag and pipe the chocolate over the tops of the peanut butter mixture, starting at the edges and working into the middle.
Again, bang the cookie sheet gently on the counter to release any air bubbles and to evenly flatten the tops. Place the cookie sheet into the freezer and freeze the chocolate cups for 5-10 minutes, or until set.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on the tops.
Let peanut butter cups come to room temperature before enjoying.

Notes

Store peanut butter cups in a container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Let peanut butter cups come to room temperature before serving. Or freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 189
Sugar: 15.2g
Sodium: 36mg
Fat: 11.4g
Saturated Fat: 6.6g
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 18.9g
Fiber: 1.2g
Protein: 3.4g
Cholesterol: 9mg

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