Description
These Peanut Butter Brownie Cups are a rich, easy dessert made with a fudgy brownie base, a creamy peanut butter filling, and a glossy chocolate drizzle on top. They are perfect for party desserts, holiday sweets, easy recipe ideas, dessert board favorites, and make-ahead food ideas when you want something indulgent, simple, and seriously satisfying.
Ingredients
1 box brownie mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
3 tablespoons water
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease the cups well.
2. In a mixing bowl, prepare the brownie batter by combining the brownie mix, 2 eggs, oil, and water until just blended.
3. Divide the brownie batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each one about halfway.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
5. Add the peanut butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 egg, then mix until the filling is creamy and fully combined.
6. Spoon the peanut butter mixture over the brownie batter in each muffin cup and gently smooth the tops.
7. Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, or until the brownie layer is set and the tops look lightly firm.
8. Let the cups cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer them to cool completely.
9. Heat the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the heavy cream until smooth, stirring until glossy.
10. Drizzle the chocolate over the cooled cups, then finish with mini chocolate chips and caramel sauce.
11. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Notes
Do not overbake the brownie cups, or the brownie base can turn dry and the creamy peanut butter layer will lose its soft texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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