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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Cups (Strawberry too) Recipe

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  • Author: Elara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Cups, featuring a luscious blend of melted semi-sweet chocolate, crunchy cereal, and a creamy peanut butter or strawberry jam center. Perfectly portioned in silicone muffin cups, these no-bake treats combine smooth, crispy, and fruity flavors for a satisfying snack or dessert that sets quickly in the fridge.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Base

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or neutral oil (optional, for thinning chocolate)

Crunch Layer

  • 1¼ cups crispy cereal (such as puffed quinoa or crispy rice)

Filling (Choose One)

  • 8 tablespoons peanut butter
  • OR 8 tablespoons strawberry jam

Instructions

  1. Prepare muffin pan: Set out a silicone muffin pan to make removing the cups easier later on.
  2. Melt chocolate: Heat the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until the mixture is smooth. Add the optional oil to thin the chocolate as needed.
  3. Coat muffin cups: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the melted chocolate into each of the 8 muffin cups, spreading it to cover the bottom evenly.
  4. Add filling: Place 1 tablespoon of peanut butter or strawberry jam in the center of each chocolate-coated muffin cup.
  5. Mix cereal with chocolate: Combine the remaining melted chocolate with the crispy cereal until the cereal is thoroughly coated.
  6. Top cups: Spoon the chocolate-coated cereal mixture over the peanut butter or jam in each cup, ensuring the filling is fully covered.
  7. Chill to set: Refrigerate the muffin pan for 1 hour or until the chocolate is firm and set.
  8. Serve and store: Remove the cups from the pan and enjoy immediately. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • You can substitute the peanut butter or strawberry jam filling with any other nut butter or fruit spread of your choice.
  • If desired, use gluten-free crispy cereal to make the cups gluten-free.
  • The optional oil helps melt the chocolate smoothly and prevents it from thickening too quickly.
  • Use a silicone muffin pan for easy removal; if using metal or other pans, line with paper liners.
  • Store these cups refrigerated to keep the chocolate firm and the crunch crisp.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate peanut butter cups, no-bake treats, crispy chocolate cups, peanut butter dessert, strawberry jam chocolate cups, easy chocolate snacks

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