Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Cups Recipe
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Cups are a delicious no-bake treat combining rich dark chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and crispy brown rice cereal for a perfect crunchy, creamy snack. Easy to make and set in the freezer, these cups are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth with a delightful texture and bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate)
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: 12 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-bake, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chocolate Mixture
- 2 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Cereal
- 2 cups brown rice crisp cereal
Instructions
- Prepare muffin tin: Take out a silicone muffin tin or grease a regular muffin tin and set it aside. Silicone pans are preferred as they make it easier to pop the cups out once set.
- Melt the chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate chips either in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to prevent burning, or on the stovetop using a double boiler until smooth.
- Combine peanut butter: Stir the creamy peanut butter into the melted chocolate until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Add cereal: Gently fold in the brown rice crisp cereal until the cereal is evenly coated with the chocolate and peanut butter mixture.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the chocolate-peanut butter-cereal mixture into each muffin cup, pressing down slightly to pack the mixture.
- Freeze to set: Place the filled muffin tin in the freezer for about 1 hour or until the cups are firm and set.
- Serve: Remove the cups from the muffin tin and enjoy your crunchy, chocolate-peanut butter treat.
Notes
- Use a silicone muffin pan for easy removal of the cups.
- Adjust peanut butter amount to taste if you prefer stronger or milder peanut flavor.
- Can use any chocolate type, but dark chocolate adds rich flavor and less sugar.
- Store the cups in an airtight container in the freezer to maintain crispness and freshness.
- For variation, add chopped nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt on top before freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chocolate peanut butter cups, no-bake dessert, peanut butter snack, chocolate treat, crispy chocolate cups
