Best 8 Chocolate Pastry Cups Recipes

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS

Steps:

• Trim 12 paper muffin cup liners to half of their height.
• Place 1/2 chocolate chips in a microwave safe container. Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring after each minute. Spoon melted chocolate into muffin cups, filling halfway. With a spoon, draw the chocolate up the sides of the cups until evenly coated. Cool in the refrigerator until firm.
• In a small bowl, mix together peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and salt. divide into the chocolate cups. Melt the remaining chocolate, and spoon over peanut butter. Spread chocolate to edges of cups.

CHOCOLATE CUPS

Steps:

• In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until smooth.
• With the brush, spread the chocolate mixture on the inside (bottom and sides) of the foil or paper cups. Place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm; about 45 minutes.
• Just before assembling, remove the foil or paper cup.
• Fill with desired filling.

CHOCOLATE PASTRY CUPS

Steps:

• Cook pastry cups according to package directions. Remove from pan and let cool.
• When cooled, remove circular "tops" with a fork and save. Remove enough "top" so that 3/4 of the cup is hollow.
• Spoon chocolate pudding into the cup just until it's level with the rim.
• Place in fridge loosely covered until serving.
• Serve with a scoop of whipped topping on top.
• **This is just as good prepared with lowfat/fat free products.
• **For a fruit cup, mix 1 block cream cheese, with 1/2 cup whipped topping and powdered sugar to taste. Place two tablespoons mixture into cup, then top with sliced fresh fruit of your choice. Melt 1/4 cup of your favorite jam and drizzle entire cup with melted jam.
• **For the chef only: since you made them, you get to eat the best part -- the "tops"! Use them to scoop up the extra pudding!

CHOCOLATE CUPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• With the help of a spoon, fill each candy cup to the brim with chocolate.
• Allow the chocolate to sit for a few minutes, just until it starts to set around the edges.
• Then grasp each candy cup by the bottom and invert it over the bowl of chocolate, letting the excess drip out. Once the extra chocolate is gone, you'll be left with a thin, even coating on the sides and bottom of your candy cup.
• Allow the chocolate in the cups to solidify by placing all the cups on a baking sheet at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
• Once the chocolate has solidified, carefully peel each paper liner until all the cup comes out in one piece. Use your favorite fillings.
• Enjoy!
• Fill a cup about a quarter of the way full of chocolate, then use a paintbrush to paint the chocolate up the sides of the cup to the top.
• Try to create an even layer, and inspect the cups as you finish them to make sure there are no weak, streaky areas.
• Allow the chocolate in the cups to solidify by placing all the cups on a baking sheet at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
• Once the chocolate has solidified, carefully peel each paper liner until all the cup comes out in one piece. Use your favorite fillings.
• Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT MOUSSE CUPS

Steps:

• Bake pastry shells according to package directions. Cool completely., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form., In another bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, Nutella and cinnamon until blended. Fold in whipped cream and chocolate chips. Spoon into pastry shells. If desired, drizzle with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with hazelnuts. Refrigerate until serving.

BERRY & CREAM CHOCOLATE CUPS

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread melted chocolate over the bottoms and up the sides of 12 foil muffin cup liners. Refrigerate for 25 minutes or until firm., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy; beat in sour cream until smooth. Set aside., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and reserved sour cream mixture. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate until chilled., Carefully remove foil liners from chocolate cups. Fill cups with pastry cream and strawberries. Chill until serving.

CHOCOLATE PASTRY DOUGH

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, pastry flour, almond flour, cocoa, vanilla powder and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Stir in the egg until the dough just comes together. With floured hands, gather the dough into a ball, divide in two and form thick disks. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
• 2. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into an 18x9-inch rectangle. Cut into 18 (3-inch) squares. Press the pastry squares into 18 (2 1/2-inch) muffin-pan cups. Spoon 1 teaspoon peanut butter into each pastry cup. Top each with 1 square chocolate and about 3 marshmallows.
• 3. Bake for 10 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Let the pastries cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.