There are times when we crave something sweet and sometimes something savory.
But what if we crave both sweet and savory foods at the same time?
Well, the answer is this Peanut Butter Cups recipe, and it’s completely vegan!
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are an American treat made of a chocolate cup filled with peanut butter filling.
Created in 1958 by a dairy farmer, H.B. Reese, these are one of the top-selling candies in America. It is now easily available in India, but it can be a bit expensive!
So, keeping that in mind, I have come up with this recipe, which is super easy to make with just four ingredients, making it affordable!
These Peanut Butter Cups taste just like the original ones, and the best part is that they are VEGAN friendly! You hear that, Vegan Friends?
If you are a peanut butter and chocolate lover, try this recipe ASAP! Chocolatey cupcakes filled with creamy peanut butter filling, topped with a hint of sea salt — all this is worth the hype!
Also, check out our Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies recipe for all the peanut butter lovers out there!
Vegan Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Video Tutorial
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super Easy: This recipe has just four basic and easily available ingredients and is super easy to make. It hardly takes 30 minutes to complete this recipe!
- Pocket-friendly: Unlike the original ones, these Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are affordable and taste as good as the originals. You won’t feel guilty munching on them!
- It’s VEGAN: Looking for a vegan Reese’s Cups recipe? You have come to the right place. I have used Ditch The Guilt’s vegan dark chocolate, and it’s easily available on Amazon.
Important Ingredients In Vegan Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Vegan chocolate: Since we are making a vegan version of the recipe, it’s important to use vegan-friendly chocolate only. You can also use normal dark couverture chocolate brands like Van Houten or Callebaut if you are not looking for a vegan recipe.
- Peanut butter: I am using Pintola’s Creamy peanut butter for this recipe; you can also use Fun Foods. For a healthier version, you can also try using My Fitness Peanut Butter.
- Icing sugar: We’ll be creaming the peanut butter with icing sugar to get a smooth, pipeable peanut butter filling.
- Sea Salt: It adds that savory hint to the peanut butter cups, heightening their overall flavor.
How To Make Vegan Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Melt the chocolate: In a bowl, take the vegan chocolate and melt it in the microwave at 30-second intervals. Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag.
- Line the cupcake tray: Line a 6-cavity cupcake tray with cupcake liners. It will ensure we achieve the signature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups look.
- Pipe the chocolate and freeze: Pipe the first layer of melted chocolate into the cupcake liners until 1/3rd full. Let it set in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes until it is semi-set.
- Make the peanut butter filling: While the chocolate sets, make the peanut butter filling. In a bowl, soften the creamy peanut butter using a spatula. Then add icing sugar and mix until you get a smooth, pipeable consistency. Transfer this filling to a piping bag.
- Pipe the peanut butter filling: Once the first layer of chocolate is semi-set, pipe an even layer of peanut butter filling in the center.
- Pipe the second layer of chocolate: Now we’ll pipe the remaining chocolate over the peanut butter filling and gently tap the cupcake tray 3 – 4 times to evenly distribute the chocolate.
- Sprinkle sea salt & refrigerate: Sprinkle some sea salt flakes over the chocolate and refrigerate it for 10 – 15 minutes, or until it sets completely. Once the chocolate sets, gently remove the cupcake liners.
Our Vegan Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are now ready!
Chef Tips For The Recipe
Melt the chocolate correctly.
While melting the chocolate in the microwave, heat it at 30-second intervals to prevent the chocolate from burning due to overheating.
Use good-quality peanut butter.
Make sure you are using good-quality peanut butter for the recipe, as it will affect the taste of the peanut butter cups.
Sift the icing sugar.
Make sure you use sifted icing sugar for the peanut butter filling to avoid lumps.
How To Store Vegan Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Store the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in a cool, dry place, preferably in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll stay good for up to 2 months when stored correctly.
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Vegan Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
The answer to your sweet and savory cravings is here! Try this easy-to-make recipe to fulfill your cravings!
- Total Time: 30 to 37 minutes
- Yield: 6 peanut butter cups 1x
Ingredients
Vegan Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- 250 g Vegan dark chocolate
- 60 g Creamy peanut butter
- 15 g Icing sugar
- A few flakes of Sea salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, take the vegan chocolate and melt it in the microwave at 30-second intervals. Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag.
- Line a 6-cavity cupcake tray with cupcake liners. It will ensure we achieve the signature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups look.
- Pipe the first layer of melted chocolate into the cupcake liners until 1/3rd full. Let it set in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes until it is semi-set.
- While the chocolate sets, make the peanut butter filling. In a bowl, soften the creamy peanut butter using a spatula. Then add icing sugar and mix until you get a smooth, pipeable consistency. Transfer this filling to a piping bag.
- Once the first layer of chocolate is semi-set, pipe an even layer of peanut butter filling in the center.
- Now we’ll pipe the remaining chocolate over the peanut butter filling and gently tap the cupcake tray 3 – 4 times to evenly distribute the chocolate.
- Sprinkle some sea salt flakes over the chocolate and refrigerate it for 10 – 15 minutes or until it sets completely. Once the chocolate sets, gently remove the cupcake liners.
Our Vegan Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are now ready!
- Prep Time: 10 to 12 minutes
- Freeze time: 20 to 25 minutes
4 thoughts on “Vegan Peanut Butter Cups Recipe”
Have been waiting for a vegan version of this for soo long! What alternatives would you recommend for peanut butter? Can I make it with any nut butter?
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You can use any other nut butter as well for this recipe, like hazelnut butter, but then we cannot call it a Reese’s cup. A classic Reese’s cup is made using peanut butter only.
Chef ,I have tried the recipe and had taken the photograph too,but unable to upload it .. I have used normal couveture chocolate as vegan chocolate was not available..
Yes it’s totally fine if you have used normal dark couverture. Only if you have to serve vegan version, you need the vegan chocolate.