Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Cups bring together classic flavor combinations from childhood memories. Graham cracker crumbs and creamy peanut butter meld perfectly with rich chocolate, creating an irresistible treat that promises delightful moments of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups dark chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
Crispy Texture Ingredient:
- 2 cups brown rice crisp cereal
Instructions
- Prepare a 12-cavity muffin tin by lightly coating with cooking spray or positioning a silicone muffin tray for easy removal.
- Create a smooth chocolate base by melting dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval until completely liquefied.
- Incorporate creamy peanut butter into the melted chocolate, whisking thoroughly to ensure a uniform, glossy mixture with no chocolate streaks.
- Add crispy brown rice cereal to the chocolate-peanut butter combination, gently folding with a spatula to coat each cereal piece evenly without crushing the delicate grains.
- Distribute the chocolate-cereal mixture carefully into each muffin cavity, using a spoon to fill them equally and tap the tin gently to eliminate air pockets.
- Place the filled muffin tin in the freezer for 45-60 minutes, allowing the cups to solidify completely and develop a satisfying crunch.
- Extract the chilled crunch cups by gently pressing the bottom of each cavity or inverting the silicone tray, then transfer to an airtight container for storage in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- Freezing transforms these treats from messy mixture to firm, delectable bites perfect for quick snacking.
- Silicone muffin tins make removal effortless, preventing potential sticking and breakage during extraction.
- Brown rice crisp cereal adds delightful crunch, creating unexpected texture against smooth chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
- Dark chocolate provides rich depth, complementing the sweet, nutty peanut butter flavor profile wonderfully.
- Keep stored containers sealed in refrigerator or freezer to maintain optimal texture and prevent potential melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: <1mg