Keto Peanut Butter Cups
Homemade sugar-free peanut butter cups with a snappy chocolate shell and creamy salted peanut center. Better than the candy-aisle version at just two net carbs each.
The candy cup, made clean
The classic peanut butter cup is off-limits on keto thanks to a sugar-heavy shell and filling, but rebuilding it at home is surprisingly easy. Sugar-free dark chocolate makes a proper snappy shell, and a simple peanut-butter-and-butter filling sets up firm and creamy in the fridge.
The one technique worth nailing is the layered pour: a chocolate base, a chilled filling disc, then a chocolate top, each set briefly before the next. That is what gives you clean layers instead of a marbled mess.
- Chill each layer before adding the next
- Add a pinch of salt to the filling for balance
- Use a silicone mold for easy release
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces sugar-free dark chocolate, chopped (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, well stirred (net carbs →)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened (net carbs →)
- 3 tablespoons powdered erythritol (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (net carbs →)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth.
- 2Spoon a thin layer of chocolate into the bottom of 12 lined or silicone muffin cups and freeze for 10 minutes.
- 3Beat the peanut butter, butter, powdered sweetener, vanilla, and salt together until creamy.
- 4Spoon a disc of filling onto each set chocolate base, leaving a small border around the edge.
- 5Cover with the remaining melted chocolate, tapping the pan to smooth the tops.
- 6Freeze for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 1 hour until fully set, then pop out of the molds.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
Why did my chocolate turn soft at room temperature?
The coconut oil keeps the shell easy to bite but also lowers its melting point, so the cups soften if left out. Store them in the fridge or freezer and serve them cold for the best snap.
Can I use milk chocolate?
Use any sugar-free chocolate you like, including keto milk chocolate. Just check the net carbs on the label, as some sweetened milk chocolates carry more carbs than dark, which will raise the count per cup.
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What should I eat today?
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