Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Cups Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER CUP TRIFLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl, layer half of the cake cubes, pudding, whipped topping and peanut butter cups. Repeat layers. Refrigerate until serving.

PEANUT BUTTER CUP TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Place graham cracker crumbs in a bowl.
• Pour melted butter over graham crackers and mix well.
• Add cream cheese and peanut butter and mix well.
• Add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time mixing well after each addition, until all has been added.
• Scoop a Tablespoon sized amount of mixture out of bowl and roll into a ball.
• Place this on a lined cookie sheet, spacing truffles close together 6 - 7 per row. Set aside.
• Depending on size of your truffles and how close you space them, you may need two cookie sheets.
• Melt chocolate according to package directions.
• Gently place a truffle in the chocolate, roll it around and remove it with a fork.
• Tap the fork on the side of the bowl, allowing the excess chocolate to drip off back into your chocolate bowl.
• Gently place truffle back on cookie sheet and move on to the next one, until all are done.
• Chocolate should harden quickly.
• Once all truffles are covered, melt different color of chocolate according to package directions. Using a fork, drizzle the chocolate on top of your truffles for a pretty decoration.
• Once dry, devour!

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• To prepare chocolate peanut butter mixture and chill: Heat cream with peanut butter in a 1quart heavy bottomed saucepan. Use a whisk to break up peanut butter so it melts evenly. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over barely simmering water. When chocolate and peanut butter is smooth, combine with melted chocolate, using a whisk. Force through a mediummesh sieve into another bowl, using a rubber spatula. Stir in vanilla. Let cool, then cover and chill 2 to 4 hours (or overnight). To up to shape truffles: Whisk powdered sugar and cocoa together, then sift into another bowl to combine thoroughly. Grind peanuts, if using, in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Line a large baking sheet or tray with waxed paper or 30 to 50 1inch paper candy cups (yield will depend on the size of your scoop used to shape truffle). To shape truffles: If very chilled, let mixture sit out at room temperature for 20 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop out or spoon small portions of chilled filling and roll into a ball. If desired, push a "Goober" through the side, into center of round and roll to correct shape. Roll truffle in cocoa mixture or ground nuts and place in candy cups. Place in a decorative tin or gift box, separated by sheets of waxed paper or decorative foil. Keep chilled to maintain best flavor and texture.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLE CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
• Sift the flour, cocoa powder and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and use a pastry cutter or 2 butter knives to cut in the butter until no large pieces are visible (but the mixture will be coarse and not come together). Divide the mixture between the muffin tins and use a flat-bottomed water glass dipped in flour to press down the base (don't worry if it looks rough, the base will level out when baked). Bake this for 12 minutes and then cool completely on a rack.
• For the truffle layer, place the chocolate, peanut butter and corn syrup in a metal bowl over a pot of gently simmering water, stirring until melted. Measure out just under half of this (it makes about 1 cup/250 mL in total) and pour a little into each muffin cup, swirling the tins to coat the bases. Set aside the rest of the truffle mixture for the topping.
• For the peanut butter filling, place the white chocolate and cream in a small bowl place over a pot of barely simmering water stirring gently until smooth. Set aside.
• Beat the peanut butter and butter by hand until smooth and stir in the melted white chocolate (still warm is OK). Add the icing sugar and salt and stir until smooth. Place this in a piping bag fitted with a plain tip and pipe the filling into each cup (the truffle filling below does not need to be set up). Spread the filling to level it, if needed.
• To top the cups, pour the remaining truffle mixture over each cup (if it has set up, it can be re-melted in a bowl over simmering water) and swirl the tins to ensure the topping covers the peanut butter layer. Sprinkle the top of each cup with a little chopped peanuts and then chill to set. Once set, the cups can be stored at room temperature (see Cook's Note).

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine the chocolate, cream, butter and peanut butter and heat over moderate heat, stirring, until chocolate is completely melted.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
• Transfer to a bowl and chill for 4 hours, or until firm.
• Form mixture by heaping teaspoons into balls and roll lightly in peanuts.
• Chill on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for 1 hour, or until firm.
• Keep in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 2 weeks.

PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• For truffles, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until firm enough to form into balls. Shape into twelve 1-in. balls; roll in cocoa. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and coffee and mix well. , Fill 12 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Top each with a truffle (do not press down). , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in cake portion comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate with cream, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; chill until mixture reaches spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER BLONDIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
• In large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in peanut butter, vanilla and eggs until well blended. Stir in flour and baking powder. Stir in chocolate chunks. Spread in pan.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until set and golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

GOOEY CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour (do not use dark or nonstick pan). In large bowl, mix cake mix, butter, milk and 1 egg with spoon until dough forms. Spoon into pan. Place plastic wrap on dough; press evenly in pan. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle dough with peanut butter chips and peanuts.
• In large bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, vanilla and 3 eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar on low speed. Pour mixture over chocolate mixture in pan; spread evenly.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until topping is set and deep golden brown. Cool at least 30 minutes to serve warm, or cool completely. When cutting serving pieces, wipe knife with paper towel after cutting each row. Top each piece with hot fudge topping and chopped peanuts. Store covered in refrigerator.