Description
Irresistible chocolate peanut butter rice krispie cups deliver pure bliss in one delightful bite. Sweet and crunchy layers melt together, creating a heavenly treat that satisfies dessert cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (75 g) rice cereal
- 1 cup (175 g) chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)
- ¾ cup (180 g) peanut butter
Binding Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 g) honey or maple syrup
Garnish:
- Crushed peanuts
- Sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Create a peanut butter and honey foundation by heating them together in a saucepan until they form a silky, uniform mixture.
- Remove the pan from heat and gently fold the Rice Krispies into the warm liquid, ensuring each cereal piece is thoroughly coated.
- Carefully distribute the coated cereal mixture into cupcake liners, pressing down firmly to establish a compact and even base in each cup.
- Prepare the chocolate topping by melting chocolate chips with coconut oil in short microwave intervals, stirring between each session to achieve a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Generously drizzle the molten chocolate over the Rice Krispies base, using a spoon to spread it evenly and completely cover the surface of each cup.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the refrigerator and allow the chocolate peanut butter cups to solidify completely, which typically requires approximately one hour of chilling time.
- Once set, delicately remove the cups from the tin and serve these decadent treats, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or sharing with friends.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or almond butter for nut-free or alternative dietary needs, maintaining the same creamy consistency and binding properties.
- Ensure Rice Krispies are crisp and fresh to prevent soggy texture, gently folding them into the warm mixture to maintain their crunch.
- Use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a lower sugar option, or opt for sugar-free chocolate chips to reduce overall sweetness and create a more adult-friendly treat.
- Line muffin cups carefully with parchment paper for easier removal and a cleaner presentation, preventing the cups from sticking and breaking when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 256
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 57 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg