HOMEMADE REESES PEANUT BUTTER
While you can’t replicate the exact Reese’s peanut butter cup experience at home due to proprietary ingredients, here are two recipe options inspired by Reese’s that you might enjoy:
Peanut Butter Recipe
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- ¾ cup crushed graham crackers (adds a textural contrast)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sweetener)
- 9 ounces peanut butter (creamy or crunchy, depending on your preference)
- 10 tablespoons butter, divided (helps bind the filling)
For the Chocolate Shell:
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (for melting)
Option 1: Classic Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
This recipe creates peanut butter cups with a chocolate shell and a peanut butter center, similar to Reese’s.
Ingredients:
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- ¾ cup crushed graham crackers (adds a textural contrast)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sweetener)
- 9 ounces peanut butter (creamy or crunchy, depending on your preference)
- 10 tablespoons butter, divided (helps bind the filling)
For the Chocolate Shell:
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (for melting)
Instructions:
1. Make the Peanut Butter Filling: Combine graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. In a microwave-safe dish, melt 6 tablespoons of butter with the peanut butter in 15-second increments, stirring in between, until melted and combined. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the graham cracker mixture and stir until well combined. Set aside to cool (refrigerate to speed up the process).
2. Prepare the Chocolate Shell: Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter with half of the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
3. Assemble the Cups: Line a cupcake tin with paper liners. Pour a spoonful of melted chocolate into each liner, tilting the pan to coat the bottom and sides. Freeze for 5 minutes to set the chocolate.
4. Fill and Top with Chocolate: Remove the pan from the freezer. Spoon the chilled peanut butter filling into the chocolate cups, leaving some room at the top. Top each cup with another spoonful of melted chocolate to cover the filling completely. Freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
5. Store: Enjoy your homemade peanut butter cups! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
