Description
Irresistible chocolate peanut butter rice krispie cups deliver a nostalgic twist on classic treats. Rich layers of chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and crispy rice combine into pure dessert bliss that beckons sweet-toothed friends to indulge.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (vegan chocolate chips also work)
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 6 tablespoons honey
Seasoning:
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a muffin tin by lining with paper or silicone liners to facilitate easy removal of the finished treats.
- Create a smooth, homogeneous base by gently heating chunky peanut butter, honey, and salt in a saucepan, stirring consistently until fully combined and glossy.
- Remove the peanut butter mixture from heat and fold in Rice Krispies cereal, ensuring each crisp element is thoroughly coated with the sticky mixture.
- Carefully distribute the peanut butter-coated cereal into the prepared muffin tin, pressing firmly to create compact, well-defined cup shapes that will hold their structure.
- Simultaneously, melt chocolate chips using a double boiler method or microwave technique, stirring frequently to achieve a silky, uniform consistency without scorching.
- Generously pour the molten chocolate over each peanut butter Rice Krispie base, completely covering the surface and filling each cup to the brim.
- Transfer the filled muffin tin to the refrigerator, allowing the chocolate to solidify and the cups to set completely – approximately 1 hour in the refrigerator or 30 minutes in the freezer.
- Once set, delicately extract the cups from the muffin tin, peeling away the liners to reveal the glossy, indulgent treats.
- For optimal freshness, store the completed chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie cups in an airtight container within the refrigerator.
Notes
- Opt for natural, unsweetened peanut butter to control sugar content and enhance the pure, nutty flavor of the recipe.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate like dark, milk, or white chocolate to create unique flavor variations and personalize the dessert.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips and swap honey with maple syrup to make the recipe vegan-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Press the Rice Krispies mixture firmly into the muffin tin to ensure a compact, stable base that holds together perfectly when served.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg