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Easy No-Bake Birds Nest Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

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A quick and playful no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter and a crisp chocolate shell with a crunchy bird’s nest texture, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (250 ml) smooth or crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (340 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ cups (45 g) crispy rice cereal
  • Mini chocolate eggs or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add a teaspoon of milk or cream if too stiff.
  2. Melt the Chocolate: Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until fully melted and silky. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler on low heat.
  3. Create the Chocolate Cups: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into each muffin tin cup or silicone liner. Tilt and swirl to coat the bottom and sides thinly but completely. Refrigerate for 5-7 minutes to set.
  4. Make the Bird’s Nest Mixture: Gently fold crispy rice cereal into the remaining melted chocolate, coating it evenly.
  5. Assemble the Nests: Remove chocolate cups from fridge. Fill each with about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter mixture, shaping into a small mound. Pile the chocolate-cereal mixture around and over the peanut butter to form a nest with a hollow center.
  6. Decorate and Chill: Place 3-4 mini chocolate eggs or sprinkles in the center of each nest. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes until firm and set.

Notes

Do not rush chilling; allow chocolate to harden fully for best shape. Use room temperature peanut butter and butter for smooth mixing. Fold cereal gently to keep crunch. Microwave chocolate in short bursts to avoid burning. For faster chilling, use freezer but watch closely to prevent cracking.

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