Decadent Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups
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Decadent Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups
Description
The recipe begins by melting dark chocolate, which serves as the base and top layers of the cups. The filling combines coconut butter and maple syrup stirred until smooth, yielding a sweet and creamy core with a subtle coconut flavor. The layering process in mini cupcake wrappers alternates between chocolate and the coconut mixture, creating distinct layers.
After topping with shredded coconut, the cups are refrigerated for 1 to 2 hours to set firmly. The final texture is a firm but tender cup of bittersweet chocolate encasing a soft coconut butter center, making these cups suitable for vegan dessert enthusiasts or those looking for a dairy-free chocolate treat.
These cups can be served chilled and are ideal for small gatherings or as a personal indulgence. The recipe includes options to omit maple syrup for a sugar-free version and to ensure all chocolate used is dairy-free for a fully vegan experience.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate vegan, chunks or chips
- ⅓ cup coconut butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- coconut flakes optional, for decorating
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup of chocolate in the microwave.
- When ready, add a tablespoon or so of the melted chocolate to the bottom of the mini cupcake wrappers.
- To Make the coconut center, simply add maple syrup to the coconut butter and mix until well-combined.
- Spoon a layer of the coconut mixture over the chocolate.
- Add another tablespoon or so of chocolate over the coconut layer.
- Repeat until you have run out of chocolate and coconut filling.
- Top the cups with shredded coconut.
- When ready, place the cups into the refrigerator for 1-2 hours just until they have set.
- Enjoy with company!
Notes
- For a sugar-free version, omit the maple syrup and use sugar-free dark chocolate.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the cups fully vegan and dairy-free.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8chocolate coconut butter cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1coconut butter cup | |
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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