4 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Mira
4 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are a quick, no-bake treat made with rich dark chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a perfectly balanced sweet and salty flavor. This easy 4 ingredient dark chocolate peanut butter cups recipe is ideal for healthy snacking or simple homemade desserts.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Chill Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil optional
Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil in the microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Line a muffin tin with paper liners and add about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into each cup.
Refrigerate for 10 minutes until set.
In a bowl, mix peanut butter with maple syrup (or honey) until smooth.
Spoon the peanut butter mixture onto the chocolate base and flatten slightly.
Cover with remaining melted chocolate, ensuring the filling is fully sealed.
Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until firm.
Remove liners and serve.
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Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
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Melt chocolate slowly to avoid burning.
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Keep layers even for better texture and appearance.
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Chill between layers to maintain structure.
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Add a pinch of sea salt for enhanced flavor.