Peanut Butter Marshmallow Cups Recipe
These Peanut Butter Marshmallow Cups are a delightful no-bake treat combining silky semi-sweet chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and fluffy marshmallow creme. Perfectly portioned in cupcake liners, they offer a rich and smooth texture with a sweet and nutty flavor, ideal for any dessert lover looking for an easy yet decadent snack.
- Author: mia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Chocolate Layer
- 1¾ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (Ghirardelli brand 12-ounce bag, divided into ¾ cup and 1 cup)
Peanut Butter Filling
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter (Reese’s brand)
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 tablespoons marshmallow creme (Jet-Puffed brand)
- Prepare Cupcake Liners: Line 12 standard-sized muffin cups with cupcake liners and set aside to get ready for the assembly process.
- Melt Chocolate: In a small microwave-safe bowl, place ¾ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Melt by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. This usually takes between 1½ to 2 minutes depending on your microwave.
- Create Chocolate Base: Using a small spoon, scoop about ½ tablespoon of the melted chocolate into each cupcake liner. Spread gently into an even layer, careful to keep chocolate off the upper sides of the liners.
- Freeze Chocolate Base: Place the lined muffin tin in the freezer for 10 minutes to set the chocolate layer firmly.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: While the chocolate freezes, combine ½ cup creamy peanut butter, 6 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter, and 4 tablespoons marshmallow creme into a medium bowl. Beat with a handheld mixer at medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Peanut Butter Filling: Remove the muffin tin from the freezer. Scoop 2 teaspoons of peanut butter filling onto the center of each chocolate layer. Use a spoon to gently spread and flatten the filling evenly without touching the sides of the cupcake liners.
- Freeze Assembled Cups: Return the muffin tin to the freezer for another 10 minutes to set the peanut butter filling.
Notes
- Use good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Do not let the peanut butter filling touch the sides of the cupcake liners to ensure clean edges once set.
- If you prefer a firmer texture, allow the cups to chill longer after assembly before serving.
- Store the finished cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- These cups are best enjoyed within 3-4 days for optimal taste and texture.
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