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Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread Recipe

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A rich and creamy homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread, combining smooth peanut butter with melted dark chocolate and a touch of coconut oil for a deliciously smooth and spreadable treat. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or as a dip, this easy no-bake recipe is customizable with your preferred sweetener and a pinch of salt to balance flavors.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup/250 g of spread)

Ingredients

Primary Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut or mixed nut butter (9 oz / 250 g, preferably unsalted)
  • scant ½ cup dark chocolate, chopped (3 oz / 80 g, 70% cocoa)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sweetener of choice, to taste (such as honey, maple syrup, or sugar)
  • A pinch of salt (only if nut butter is unsalted)

Instructions

  1. Chop the chocolate: Finely chop the dark chocolate into small pieces to ensure quick and even melting.
  2. Melt the chocolate: Set up a double boiler by filling a pan with water, ensuring it does not touch the bottom of a heat-proof bowl placed on top. Heat the water on medium-low and place the chopped chocolate in the bowl. Stir occasionally as the chocolate melts gently. Avoid boiling the water to prevent overheating the chocolate.
  3. Add coconut oil: Once the chocolate is fully melted, add the tablespoon of coconut oil and stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Add peanut butter and flavorings: Remove the bowl from heat and add the peanut butter, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt if needed, and your choice of sweetener to taste. Mix thoroughly until the spread is smooth and homogeneous.
  5. Pour into jars: Transfer the chocolate peanut butter spread into clean jars or containers.
  6. Let it set: Allow the spread to cool and set at room temperature for several hours before serving to achieve the ideal texture.
  7. Storage: Store the spread at room temperature. Refrigeration will cause it to harden, so if chilled, bring it back to room temperature before serving to regain its spreadable consistency.

Notes

  • The weight of peanut or mixed nut butter used is approximately 250 grams, equivalent to 9 ounces or 1 cup.
  • Using dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content provides a rich chocolate flavor with balanced bitterness.
  • Sweeteners can be adjusted to personal preference; options include honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, or granulated sugar.
  • Store the spread at room temperature to keep it soft and spreadable; refrigeration will make it firm and less easy to spread.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Spread
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-spread-recipe/