White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups with Mixed Nuts
Creamy peanut butter, smooth white chocolate, and crunchy mixed nuts come together in these easy no-bake peanut butter cups. They’re a fun white chocolate twist on a classic Reese’s-inspired treat.
If you love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, these white chocolate peanut butter cups are an easy treat you need to try.
They have a smooth, creamy peanut butter center wrapped in sweet white chocolate, then finished with a generous sprinkle of crunchy mixed nuts. The result is creamy, crunchy, sweet, and slightly salty in every bite.
They’re essentially a fun white chocolate spin on the classic Reese’s peanut butter cup, but with an extra layer of texture from the nuts.
Why You’ll Love These White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
- Easy to make: These peanut butter cups require just a few simple ingredients and no baking.
- Sweet and salty: Creamy peanut butter and sweet white chocolate are a perfect combination.
- Extra crunchy: Mixed nuts add a delicious contrast to the smooth chocolate and peanut butter.
- No oven required: Simply assemble, chill, and enjoy.
- Perfect for sharing: These make an easy homemade treat for parties, holidays, or anytime a chocolate craving hits.
Ingredient Highlights
White Chocolate
White chocolate creates the sweet, creamy shell around the peanut butter filling. For the smoothest results, use a good-quality white chocolate that melts easily.
Peanut Butter
Creamy peanut butter works best for the filling because it creates a smooth, rich center that pairs beautifully with the white chocolate.
Mixed Nuts
The mixed nuts are what make these peanut butter cups a little different. Sprinkle them over the top while the chocolate is still soft so they stick and add plenty of crunchy texture to every bite.
Coconut Oil
A small amount of coconut oil helps the white chocolate melt smoothly and gives the finished cups a softer, more delicate bite.
How to Make White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
1. Melt the white chocolate
Add the white chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in short intervals, stirring between each one, until smooth and completely melted.
2. Create the chocolate base
Spoon a small amount of melted white chocolate into each cavity of a lined mini muffin pan or silicone mold. Use the back of a spoon to gently spread the chocolate across the bottom and slightly up the sides.
3. Add the peanut butter
Place a small spoonful of peanut butter into the center of each cup. Keep the peanut butter slightly away from the edges so the chocolate can completely surround the filling.
4. Cover with more chocolate
Spoon the remaining melted white chocolate over the peanut butter, making sure the filling is completely covered.
5. Add the crunchy topping
While the chocolate is still melted, sprinkle the tops with chopped mixed nuts. Gently press them into the chocolate if needed.
6. Chill
Refrigerate the peanut butter cups until the chocolate is completely set.
Once firm, remove them from the molds and enjoy.
Tips for Making the Best White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Melt the chocolate gently. White chocolate can scorch easily, so use short microwave intervals and stir frequently.
Don’t overfill the cups. A little peanut butter goes a long way. Leaving enough room for the top layer of chocolate will help create neat, fully sealed cups.
Add the nuts before chilling. The nuts need to be added while the chocolate is still melted so they stick to the tops.
Use creamy peanut butter. It creates the smoothest filling and makes these cups easy to bite into.
Let them set completely. Chilling the cups until firm makes them much easier to remove from the molds without breaking.
How to Store
Store these white chocolate peanut butter cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can be enjoyed straight from the fridge or allowed to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes! You can use crunchy peanut butter if you want even more texture. However, creamy peanut butter gives the cups a smoother, more classic peanut butter cup filling.
Can I use different nuts?
Absolutely. Use your favorite combination of almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, or other nuts you enjoy.
Do white chocolate peanut butter cups need to be refrigerated?
For the best texture and to keep the chocolate firm, I recommend storing them in the refrigerator.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes. These peanut butter cups are perfect for making ahead because they keep well refrigerated. Simply prepare them, let them set completely, and store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve.
More Easy No-Bake Desserts
If you love simple desserts that don’t require turning on the oven, these white chocolate peanut butter cups are a great one to add to your rotation. They’re quick to assemble, easy to customize, and have that irresistible chocolate-and-peanut-butter combination with an extra crunchy finish.
Try these other no bake favorites!
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White Chocolate Raspberry Cups
Hazelnut Chocolate Matcha Latte Cups
Chocolate Covered Raspberries And Cashew Hearts
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White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups with Mixed Nuts
These easy white chocolate peanut butter cups combine creamy peanut butter with smooth white chocolate and crunchy mixed nuts for a delicious sweet-and-salty no-bake treat. They’re a fun twist on classic peanut butter cups!
Equipment
- freezer/fridge
- microwave
Ingredients
- 16 oz vegan white chocolate
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: Add the white chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring well between each, until completely smooth and melted.
- Make the chocolate shells: Line a muffin pan with paper liners or use a silicone muffin mold. Spoon a layer of melted white chocolate into the bottom of each cup, spreading it slightly up the sides.
- Add the peanut butter: Spoon the peanut butter into the center of each chocolate layer, keeping it away from the edges.
- Cover with chocolate: Spoon the remaining melted white chocolate over the peanut butter, making sure each cup is completely covered.
- Add the nuts: Sprinkle the chopped mixed nuts over the tops while the chocolate is still melted. Gently press them into the chocolate if needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until the chocolate is completely firm.
- Serve: Remove from the liners or molds and enjoy!
Notes
Notes
- Chocolate: White chocolate can burn easily, so melt it slowly and stir frequently.
- Peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter gives the smoothest filling, but crunchy peanut butter can be used for even more texture.
- Mixed nuts: Use your favorite combination of nuts. Almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts all work well.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for a softer bite.
Meet Claire
Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant forward meals.
This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!