Peanut Butter Cups are arguably the most recognizable confection in the world, but Chef Melissa Coppel takes them to an artisanal level. In this commercial masterclass, you will learn to reconstruct the classic Peanut Butter Cups using high-end pastry techniques. Instead of a one-dimensional filling, we engineer a complex experience featuring a smooth peanut butter ganache, a chewy honey coconut paste, and a crunchy peanut brittle.
Designed for chocolatiers looking for a “best-seller,” this course focuses on scalability and shelf life. You will learn the systems to produce gourmet Peanut Butter Cups that offer a sophisticated interplay of textures—creamy, chewy, and crunchy—elevating a nostalgic treat into a luxury product.
The secret to these elevated Peanut Butter Cups lies in the separation of textures. We start with the Honey Coconut Paste, learning how to cook the sugars to achieve a chewiness that does not crystallize over time. We layer this with a silky Peanut Butter Ganache, formulated to maintain a distinct mouthfeel from the chocolate shell.
Chef Coppel teaches you how to balance the salt and sweet ratios within your Peanut Butter Cups. This precise seasoning is what separates a cloying candy from a refined dessert. We also address the assembly mechanics to ensure clean, distinct layers visible in every cross-section.
To add a surprise element, we incorporate a homemade Peanut Brittle. This section covers the control of Water Activity (Aw) to ensure the brittle remains crunchy inside the moisture-rich environment of the Peanut Butter Cups.
Finally, we discuss the molding and shelling process. Whether you are using polycarbonate molds or cups, you will learn the tempering techniques to achieve a snap that complements the soft interior. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a signature recipe for Peanut Butter Cups that will become the star of your confectionery display.
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