Monday, October 12, 2015

Homemade Pumpkin Butter Cups

By: The Food Hunter

Planning a Halloween party and need a sweet treat? These Homemade Pumpkin Butter Cups are something special. Similar to the traditional peanut butter cup in looks only, these treats feature dark chocolate melted with Kerrygold butter and filled with the decadent taste of pumpkin pie. Trust me when I say these delicious treats won't last long!


Pumpkin Butter Cups

¼ cup raw cashews
¼ cup pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
1/4 teaspoon cloves, grated
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
1 bag dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoon of butter (I used Kerrygold unsalted)

Grind cashews into a fine powder using small food processor.
Add pumpkin, honey, oil spices, vanilla and salt and grind until smooth. Cover and place the mixture in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.

Melt the chocolate and butter together. (Adding butter makes for a smoother silkier chocolate.
Using a pastry brush, coat the bottom and part way up the sides of cupcake liners with chocolate. (Mini cups would work well) Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes, or until the chocolate sets up.
Spoon the pumpkin mixture into the chocolate shells, leveling it out. Coat with additional melted chocolate to cover.

Chill the cups in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage. Can serve at room temperature or chilled.


I have an ongoing relationship with Kerrygold.. I receive product, coupons or compensation for posts featuring their products. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

24 comments:

  1. Seriously? You need to be my neighbor!!!! I want to devour these.

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  2. Yes, yes and yes. What a good idea and they look so inviting!

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  3. I just love peanut butter cups and nothing better than homemade!

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  4. Ohhh yum! My kids would love these!

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  5. Oh yum!!! Thees sound so good! I love pumpkin + chocolate.

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  6. Yikes! Wish I could edit that. *These {typing with a toddler in my lap}

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  7. I put squash in everything - and have yet to try it in our chocolate candies. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  8. These look so so good. I want a few right now. :)

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  9. Pumpkin & chocolate are the perfect combination!

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  10. Oh man these little pumpkin butter cups are totally calling my name!

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  11. Dark chocolate is definitely my preference! Such a delicious candy!

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  12. Dang these look good!! I have never seen Kerrygold unsalted butter so I need to look out for it. What a yummy treat!!

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  13. These are so cute and sound delicious, perfect for fall!

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  14. These look so good, the perfect bite, pinned & shared your delicious treat! Thanks for sharing with us at #TryaBiteTuesday - hope to see you back this week!

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  15. If you could mail these butter cups to me, I will be very happy! They look so very delicious.

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  16. I've always wanted to try making them at home- now I can!

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  17. Love this idea! These would disappear fast here!!

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  18. What a cool idea, I'd love to try these!

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  19. mm now I've made Peanut Butter Cups before but never Pumpkin Butter Cup!! How fun!

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  20. I love this so much! Perfect fall dessert. <3

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  21. Gosh these look good! Your use of pumpkin is so creative!
    Renee - Kudos Kitchen

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