Gluten and Dairy Free Peanut Butter Cups

November 13, 2024

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These Gluten and Dairy Free Peanut Butter Cups are a delicious, allergen-friendly twist on a classic treat. Each bite delivers a rich, smooth layer of dark chocolate paired with a creamy, lightly sweetened peanut butter filling—perfectly balanced without any dairy or gluten. The recipe starts by layering melted chocolate into mini muffin liners, followed by a luscious peanut butter center, then finished with another layer of silky chocolate for a satisfying snap.

Chilled until firm and easily stored in the fridge, these homemade peanut butter cups are ideal for snack time, dessert trays, or guilt-free indulgence. Whether you’re following dietary restrictions or just love a healthier version of a favorite sweet, these cups offer the perfect combo of crave-worthy and clean.

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Ingredients:

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18oz enjoy life semi-sweet chocolate chips (almost 2 packages)
1Tbsp non-hydrogenated shortening
0.5C creamy peanut butter
0.25C agave nectar
0.125tsp salt

Directions

1.
Prepare the Muffin Tin
Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
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2.
Make the Peanut Butter Filling
In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter filling ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
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3.
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate and shortening over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method). Ensure the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl to avoid burning the chocolate. Stir occasionally until smooth and melted.
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4.
Assemble the Cups
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the melted chocolate into each muffin cup, spreading it to cover the bottom.
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5.
Add Peanut Butter Filling
Top the chocolate layer with a scant teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture, smoothing it into an even layer.
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6.
Finish with More Chocolate
Spoon another teaspoon of melted chocolate over the peanut butter, spreading it to fully cover the filling.
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7.
Chill and Set
Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator and chill until the peanut butter cups are fully set, about 1-2 hours.
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8.
Store
Once set, remove the peanut butter cups from the muffin tin and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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