GIANT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP

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What makes classic peanut butter filling in chocolate cups irresistible is the edge of salt against sweet. That and a texture that hovers between creamy and crumbly. To get more peanutty goodness-and a tastier homemade version of it-blitz up peanuts, sugar, and salt and stuff it into a huge tart pan lined with chocolate. It's as addictive as the original with a freshness from just-ground peanuts.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     Dessert     Peanut Butter     Chocolate     Candy     Halloween

Yield Serves 16-20

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
18 ounces milk, semisweet, and/or bittersweet chocolate (preferably 40-60% cacao), chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut or other neutral vegetable oil
1 pound unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts (about 3 1/2 cups; see Cooks' Note)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 3/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
Special Equipment
A 10" fluted tart pan with removable bottom

Steps:

  • Spray inside of tart pan ring with nonstick spray. Wrap removable bottom of pan with plastic wrap; gather excess plastic underneath (it should be smooth on top of removable bottom). Set inside ring.
  • Heat chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water (bowl should not touch water), stirring, until melted. Remove from heat and, stirring constantly, add oil. Let cool, stirring occasionally, until chocolate mixture firms slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour a little less than half of chocolate mixture into prepared pan; reserve remaining chocolate mixture at room temperature. Tilt pan until bottom is evenly coated. Chill until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, purée peanuts, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and salt in a food processor, scraping bowl often, until mixture forms a large mass around the blade that sticks together; do not overprocess or mixture will be too soft and greasy.
  • Transfer peanut mixture to a large sheet of wax paper. Press firmly into a disk 1/4" smaller than diameter of tart pan, about 9 3/4", until no cracks remain. Carefully invert disk into tart pan, centering it. Peel off and discard wax paper.
  • Pour reserved chocolate mixture (it should be the consistency of fudge sauce) over center of peanut disk. Tilt pan to spread completely over the top, filling the gap between edges of pan and disk, until smooth. Chill until firm, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove sides of tart pan. Carefully lift tart off bottom of pan, then slide onto a platter while removing plastic wrap. Let sit at room temperature 10 minutes, then cut into wedges.

Tink Pooh2
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These chocolate peanut butter cups are the perfect treat for a special occasion or for a simple weeknight dessert. They're easy to make and they're always delicious.


funnytoon bro
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different mix-ins to the chocolate or the peanut butter to create different flavor combinations.


Alomgir sekh Alomgir
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These chocolate peanut butter cups are the perfect treat for a quick and easy dessert. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


nadeem waheed
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make these chocolate peanut butter cups.


Wendell Rackley
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These chocolate peanut butter cups are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They're the perfect treat for any time of day.


Jacanta Rudeboy
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I love that this recipe uses a giant muffin tin. It makes the perfect size chocolate peanut butter cups.


Alexi Guerra
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These chocolate peanut butter cups are the perfect treat for a party or a special occasion. They're easy to make and they always look impressive.


Demetrius Taylor
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I've tried many different chocolate peanut butter cup recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chocolate is rich and creamy and the peanut butter is just the right amount of salty.


King Alakdan
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These chocolate peanut butter cups are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover. They're easy to make and they're always appreciated.


Nimra Shehzadi
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I love making these chocolate peanut butter cups with my kids. They're so much fun to make and they always taste amazing.


Mudassir Zafar
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These chocolate peanut butter cups are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mohamed Ahmed
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I loved these chocolate peanut butter cups. The chocolate was rich and creamy and the peanut butter was just the right amount of salty.


Juber Ansari
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These chocolate peanut butter cups are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that I can make them in advance and they always turn out perfectly.


Teniscia Luster
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chocolate peanut butter cups are always a hit with my family and friends. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


micky treacy
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I made these chocolate peanut butter cups for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were the perfect size for a single serving and they were so easy to eat.


Bingus Boys
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These chocolate peanut butter cups were the perfect treat for my sweet tooth. They were rich and decadent, but not too sweet. I loved the combination of chocolate and peanut butter.


craig pearce
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I couldn't believe how easy these were to make! I had never made chocolate peanut butter cups before, but they turned out perfectly. They were a huge hit with my friends and family.


Decker Clancy
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This was an amazing recipe! The chocolate peanut butter cups were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making these again.