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Peanut Butter Dessert Cups

Peanut Butter Dessert Cups

No bake peanut butter dessert cups with a buttery graham crust and smooth chocolate topping
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12

INGREDIENTS

Crust and Filling

  • 1 1 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 8 tsp fine salt.

Chocolate Topping

  • 1 1 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter optional for smoother melt
  • flaky salt optional.

INSTRUCTIONS

Crust and Filling

  • line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners
  • mix graham cracker crumbs sugar and melted butter until evenly moistened
  • press about 1 tablespoon crumb mixture into each liner to form a compact base
  • beat peanut butter powdered sugar vanilla and salt until thick and smooth
  • divide peanut butter mixture evenly over crusts and press into an even layer
  • chill 10 minutes to firm.

Chocolate Topping and Set

  • melt chocolate chips with peanut butter and optional coconut oil in the microwave in short bursts or over a double boiler until smooth
  • spoon chocolate over each cup and gently tap pan to level
  • sprinkle with flaky salt if using
  • refrigerate until set about 1 hour or freeze 20 minutes
  • serve chilled or at cool room temperature.

Notes

1. For cleaner layers chill between steps; Use almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a peanut free option; Swap graham crumbs for cookie crumbs; For softer cups reduce powdered sugar by 2 tbsp; Store refrigerated up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g