Vanilla Cashew Butter Cups Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
12 large
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Calories
226 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
North American
Vanilla Cashew Butter Cups Recipe
Description
This recipe creates individual vanilla cashew butter cups with a handmade chocolate coating and a naturally sweetened nut butter center. It begins by melting two-thirds of the dark chocolate gently, then adding the remainder off heat to ensure a shiny finish. The melted chocolate coats muffin liners to form cups that harden in the fridge. The filling combines cashew butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, and a pinch of salt to deepen flavor and sweetness. Once the cups chill, the cashew butter is divided among them and pressed down, then covered with remaining chocolate and chilled again to set.
The cups are finished with flaky sea salt on top, enhancing the chocolate's richness. The recipe suggests melting chocolate in a microwave or on the stove and notes that cashew butter can be made at home for cost savings. The portion size and handling tips ensure consistent shaping and texture, making these suitable as sweet treats or gifts.
With contrasting textures—crisp chocolate shell and creamy cashew filling—these cups offer a refined homemade dessert. They balance natural sweetness and vanilla aroma without overpowering the nutty filling.
Ingredients
- 7 ounces dark chocolate see notes, chopped; or chocolate chips
- 1 cup cashew butter see notes
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup for vegan
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- sea salt a pinch
- sea salt for the tops, flaky
Instructions
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin or a 24-cup mini muffin tin with liners.
- Place ⅔ of the chocolate in a pan over low heat. Once it is glossy and looks mostly melted remove it from the heat and add the remaining chocolate. Stir a few times while the residual heat melts the chocolate you just added.
- Working one at a time, add slightly less than a tablespoon of the melted chocolate to one of the cupcake liners. Tip it on its side and rotate it so that the chocolate comes ⅓ of the way up the side of the liner. Repeat until all the liners have a chocolate coating then place them in your fridge to harden.
- Add the cashew butter, honey, vanilla, and salt to a medium-sized bowl and gently fold them together. Once the chocolate cups have hardened, divide the cashew butter between the cups. Use your finger to press it down into the cups.
- Pour the remaining chocolate over the tops of the cashew butter cups then pop them back into your fridge to harden.
- Make sure to sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top to make them totally irresistible!
Notes
- Chocolate can be melted in a microwave for 20–30 seconds for convenience.
- Cashew butter can be made at home by blending raw cashews with coconut oil in a food processor for about 10 minutes, saving cost.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12large
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 large vanilla cashew butter cup | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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