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No-Bake Reese's Dessert Cups

Creamy, chocolatey no-bake dessert cups that combine rich peanut butter with chocolate for a delicious treat ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use room temperature for easier mixing.
Sweeteners & Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
Chocolate & Fats
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Use vegan chocolate chips for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Use a plant-based butter substitute for dairy-free.
Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tools & Serving
  • 12 pieces mini cupcake liners

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Stir in crushed graham crackers and vanilla extract until evenly mixed.
  3. Melt chocolate chips and butter together in the microwave or double boiler until smooth, stirring to combine.
  4. Line a mini muffin tin with cupcake liners, then spoon a small amount of the melted chocolate into the bottom of each liner.
  5. Add a spoonful of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate base in each liner.
  6. Cover each cup with more melted chocolate until the liners are full and smooth.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set, then enjoy your delicious no-bake dessert cups!

Notes

Chill time is key: allow at least 30 minutes so cups set firmly. Store in a sealed container in the fridge to maintain texture and freshness.