Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Print Version)
Layers of chocolate, peanut butter, cream, and cookie crumb crust in individual cup servings.
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup peanut butter
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
→ Ganache and Topping
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1/4 cup chocolate chips
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3 tablespoons heavy cream
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28 mini peanut butter cups
# Steps:
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In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
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Portion the crumb mixture evenly into 28 2-ounce cups. Firmly press the crumbs into the base of each cup to form an even layer, using the base of a cup for consistent pressure.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together at medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth. Incorporate the peanut butter and continue mixing until homogenous.
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In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, ensuring not to overmix.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully integrated, maintaining the mixture’s light texture.
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Transfer the peanut butter filling to a piping bag. Pipe the mixture into each prepared cup, filling to approximately three-quarters of the cup’s height.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips with heavy cream. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
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Drizzle the ganache generously over each cup’s filling. Top each dessert with one mini peanut butter cup.
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Seal the cups with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the dessert to set before serving.
# Notes:
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For optimal texture, ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature before combining. Desserts can be prepared in advance and refrigerated overnight.