Individually, dark chocolate and peanut butter are two of my all-time favorite ingredients. But when these powerhouses combine forces, you’ve got a rich, creamy and gourmet spread that is unlike anything else. However, a few words of wisdom: It does not work with everything. A toasted chocolate peanut butter and banana sandwich? Incredible. But, a simple peanut butter and jelly sandwich may or may not hit the taste buds correctly, it all depends on the jelly. For example, dark cherry preserves will complement fabulously while a grape jelly will clash. Second word of wisdom: Keep spoons away from the jar. This peanut butter is extra creamy and extra delicious, resistance is futile.
Ingredients:
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1 (16oz) jar creamy natural peanut butter w/ salt
1/3 cup chocolate (dark, milk or white), chips or small chunks
1-2t sugar (optional)
Instructions:
1. Place chocolate in a microwave safe dish. Microwave on medium for 45 seconds. Stir and continue to microwave on medium until melted, stirring every 10 seconds. Once there are only a few small chunks left just stir them until it melts, overdoing it will burn the chocolate.
2. Pour chocolate directly into peanut butter jar or combine the two in a separate jar and stir until mixed. If you’re using a very dark chocolate, mix in a few pinches of sugar, to taste.
Here is the finished product:
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I’m eating this right now in a peanut butter hot dog. It is incredible and extra creamy due to the chocolate, once again I highly recommend it!
Do you know how I could use cocoa powder instead of chocolate chips, but still make it smooth?
That’s a good question, one that I’d been pondering myself. The problem is that cocoa powder is very dry and absorbs a lot of moisture. You would need to use a very runny peanut butter, such as Trader Joe’s creamy. The cocoa powder would thicken it quite a bit so maybe a half cocoa powder, half melted chocolate combo? Or you could use all cocoa powder along with a bit of sugar and a few drops of peanut oil (or canola) as needed to help thin it out. Let me know if you have any success!