Jul 09 2026

Peanut Butter Budino Recipe

Time4h
Serves6

Topped with crushed reese’s peanut butter cups and chocolate ganache

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Ingredients

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Budino Base

Chocolate Ganache

Method

Budino Base

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.

  2. 2

    Add Dairy

    Gradually add whole milk and heavy cream, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Slowly temper the egg yolks by adding a small amount of the hot mixture, then whisk back into the saucepan.

  4. 4

    Cook Until Thickened

    Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

  5. 5

    Cool

    Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before pouring it into serving cups. Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

Peanut Butter Layer

  1. 6

    Prepare Peanut Butter Layer

    In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy and smooth.

  2. 7

    Layer on Budino

    Once the budino has set, spoon the peanut butter mixture over the top of each cup and smooth it out evenly.

Chocolate Ganache

  1. 8

    Make Ganache

    In a small saucepan, heat 0.5 cup of heavy cream until just simmering. Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and fully melted.

  2. 9

    Top the Peanut Butter Layer

    Pour the chocolate ganache over the peanut butter layer in each cup, letting it drizzle down the sides.

Toppings

  1. 10

    Prepare Toppings

    Chop the Reese's peanut butter cups into small pieces and sprinkle them over the top of the ganache.

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