Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Special equipment needed:
- Muffin tin
- Muffin liners
- Food processor
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a food processor, pulse sesame seeds until finely ground.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and ground sesame seeds. Mix until well combined.
3. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
4. Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the muffin liners, filling each about 3/4 full.
5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.
6. Spoon the melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter mixture, covering it completely.
7. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top of the chocolate.
8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.
9. Remove from the muffin tin and serve.
- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes (chilling time)
Temperature:
- Refrigerator temperature
Serving size:
- Makes 12 peanut butter cups
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 260
- Total fat: 19g
- Saturated fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 110mg
- Total carbohydrates: 17g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 11g
- Protein: 7g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Creamy peanut butter can be substituted with crunchy peanut butter.
- Semisweet chocolate chips can be substituted with milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.
- Powdered sugar can be substituted with granulated sugar.
Variations:
- Add chopped peanuts on top of the chocolate for added crunch.
- Use almond butter or cashew butter instead of peanut butter.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the peanut butter mixture for added flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a cookie scoop to evenly distribute the peanut butter mixture into the muffin liners.
- Use a toothpick to swirl the chocolate and sesame seeds on top for a decorative effect.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Storage instructions:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Reheating instructions:
- None needed.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve on a platter with other desserts for a party.
- Place in a decorative box for a gift.
Garnishes:
- Sprinkle some extra sesame seeds on top for added texture.
Pairings:
- Serve with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot tea.
Suggested side dishes:
- None needed.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the chocolate doesn't fully cover the peanut butter mixture, use a spoon to spread it out evenly.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use clean hands and utensils when making this recipe.
- Store in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
Food history:
- Peanut butter cups were first created in the early 1900s by H.B. Reese, a former dairy farmer who started making candy in his basement.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, nutty, and chocolatey.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert or a snack.
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