Chocolate Maple Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cups
Glossy pumpkin-shaped chocolate cups filled with a thick, creamy maple peanut butter center make a festive no-bake fall treat.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time3 minutes mins
Chill Time30 minutes mins
Total Time58 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy, chocolate, fall desserts, halloween, maple syrup, no bake, peanut butter cups, pumpkin
Servings: 6 large pumpkin cups
Calories: 428kcal
Author: Kim Lange
Silicone pumpkin mold with 6 large 2.5 x 2.6-inch cavities
Microwave-safe bowl
Mixing bowl
Spoon or small silicone spatula
Small food-safe brush optional
Chocolate Shell
- 1 ¼ cups chocolate melts or chips, white, milk, semisweet, or dark
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coconut oil as needed
- Oil-based orange food coloring optional for white chocolate
Maple Peanut Butter Filling
Chocolate Shell
Microwave 1 1/4 cups chocolate melts or chips for 1 minute, then stir well. Continue heating in 30-second bursts, stirring after each one, until smooth. Stir in up to 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coconut oil as needed. If using white chocolate, add oil-based orange coloring only.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons melted chocolate into each of the 6 pumpkin cavities. Tilt the mold or use a food-safe brush to coat the sides and stems. Freeze for 10 minutes.
Maple Peanut Butter Filling
Stir together 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons real maple syrup, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and an optional pinch of cinnamon. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon powdered sugar if needed to make a thick, scoopable filling.
Assemble the Pumpkin Cups
Divide about 3 tablespoons maple peanut butter filling among each of the 6 chilled chocolate shells. Press gently into an even layer, leaving a narrow border and room at the top.
Spoon the remaining melted chocolate over all 6 filled cavities. Spread it to the edges so the top layer meets the shell, then tap the mold lightly to smooth the backs.
Freeze the sealed pumpkin cups for 15 to 20 minutes, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes, until completely firm.
Peel the silicone away from the edges, then gently push each of the 6 pumpkin cups out from the bottom. Let refrigerated cups stand for 5 minutes before serving for a creamier center.
- Use oil-based food coloring only because water-based coloring can make white chocolate seize.
- Keep the filling below the rim so the final chocolate layer can connect with the shell.
- Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition is estimated using white melting wafers, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, and standard creamy peanut butter; brands and chocolate choices will change the values.
Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg