Name: 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Jelly Cups
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips; 1/4 cup Peanut Butter Co's Simply Smooth Peanut Butter; 4 tbsp. strawberry jam

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The ultimate combination of salty and sweet flavors, these little 3-ingredient peanut butter jelly cups are so easy to make and a delicious no-bake treat!

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Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Jelly cups

Made with simple ingredients, these 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Jelly Cups are so tasty. They are the perfect no-bake snack or dessert. A delightful blend of flavors, these cups have a layer of strawberry jam between peanut butter layers.

I think you might like these cups as much as I do, because:

These 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Jelly Cups are so insanely easy to make.

This small-batch recipe results in only 5 PB&J cups. And, for me, that’s a good thing because I have no control when I know there’s a batch of these in the fridge.

This is a versatile recipe that can be easily adapted to fit your preferences. I make a refined sugar-free version of these for my guy.

And, these homemade peanut butter cups taste delicious. They have no chemical aftertaste like some of those store-bought PB&J cups do.

three ingredients needed to make Peanut Butter Jelly cups

What are the ingredients needed to make these 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Jelly Cups?

Peanut Butter
Jelly or jam
White Chocolate

Substitutions

Peanut Butter
I used Peanut Butter & Co’s Simply Smooth natural peanut butter in this batch. There have been times I have used their crunchy peanut butter, which adds a nice texture to these 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Jelly Cups. By the way, you can use code Savory-Spin at checkout to get 10% off their peanut butters when ordering here. However, these cups can also be made with almond butter, cashew butter, or any other nut butter.
Jelly
I love to use chunky fruit preserves or jams when I make these. This batch was made with some strawberry jam. Last week, I made a batch with raspberry jam. When I make some for my guy, I use a grape jelly or raspberry preserve that has zero added sugar in it. Whether blueberry or strawberry, feel free to use your favorite jam, jelly, or preserve in the batch you make.
White Chocolate
For this batch, I used white chocolate chips. Sometimes, I use these white chocolate bars. I make a refined sugar-free version for my guy with sugar-free dark chocolate. And, now and then, I used milk chocolate in a version of the ones you see here. If you prefer a healthier version, you can use coconut oil instead of chocolate in these cups.

Directions to make these cups:

Step 1: Add the white chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the chips. If they are not completely melted, return the bowl to the microwave and microwave on high at 10 second intervals, until the chips are melted. Make sure to remove and check these chips, as you do not want these to burn. You could also use a double boiler to melt the chips.

Mixing together melted chocolate and peanut butter

Step 2: Add the peanut butter to the melted chocolate. Peanut Butter & Co‘s peanut butter is runny so it mixes easily with the melted chocolate. However, if you are using a stiffer peanut butter, you might need to microwave it for 20 seconds so it mixes well with the chocolate.

Step 3: Add a spoonful or two of the peanut butter and white chocolate mixture to the bottom of 5 silicone muffin liners.

Steps to make these easy no-bake PB&J cups

Step 4: Add a spoonful of strawberry jam on top of the peanut butter white chocolate layer.

Step 5: Add a tablespoon of the peanut butter white chocolate mixture on top. This is totally optional, but I chose to sprinkle some chopped peanuts on top of this layer. I have also sprinkled flaky sea salt on other versions of these cups.

Step 6: Place the silicone muffin liners on a flat plate or in a muffin tin and place them in the fridge to chill and set for 45 minutes or so. If you are in a hurry, these can be placed in the freezer for a quicker turnaround.

Recipe Tip

If the peanut butter is runny, it mixes easily with the melted chocolate. However, if the peanut butter is stiffer, you might need to microwave it for 20 seconds, so it mixes well with the chocolate.

F.A.Q.’s

How to store these 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Jelly Cups?

Once set, these cups can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. If you have some restraint, these 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Jelly Cups should last about 10 days to 2 weeks in the fridge.

Can paper cupcake liners be used instead of silicone ones?

Yes. But if using paper cupcake liners, place them in a muffin tin/cupcake tin before you start filling them. Cupcake liners do not hold up as well when filled with the 3 layers. So, if they are in a muffin tin, they will have support.

Can these homemade peanut butter cups be taken on a picnic?

As these melt quickly, especially in the 90+ degree weather we are having here in the metro Atlanta region, I would suggest that these are not portable. Instead, these are great to enjoy with a cup of coffee, tea, or almond milk in your home, after dinner, while working, or binge-watching your latest show!

Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter And Jelly cups

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Easy Dubai Chocolate Cups
3-Ingredient Mango Passionfruit White Chocolate Cups
Matcha & White Chocolate Protein Cups
Ghost Cups with Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate Fig Cups

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