White Chocolate Peanut Butter - Easy Homemade Recipe (2024)

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by Joanne May 26, 2016 (updated March 23, 2021)

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Take your PB&J to the next level with this White Chocolate Peanut Butter! It’s easy to make and tastes fresher than store-bought peanut butter.

It’s crazy how much better freshly ground peanut butter is than the jarred stuff.

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It’s like a slap-in-the-face reminder from food saying “HEY! I’m always better fresh.”

It’s truer for some foods than others, but peanut butter is one of those examples that you can really notice.

Freshly ground peanut butter is one of my favorite treats to snack on, and I think white chocolate peanut butter is the best possible variation.

Dark chocolate? Nope, leave that to the hazelnut spread. Peanut butter wants to be friends with white chocolate.

And if you make Caramelized White Chocolate for the peanut butter, then it’s even better.

How to Make White Chocolate Peanut Butter:

To make it, start by placing two cups of salted, roasted peanuts into a blender.

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Melt a 1/2 cup of white chocolate in the microwave:

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Add the melted white chocolate to the blender, and also add vanilla paste (or extract):

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Blend it up until super smooth and creamy:

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My blender (this one) is very powerful and is able to blend the peanut butter smoothly without oil, but if you have a less powerful blender you may need to add a tablespoon or two of oil to help it come together.

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Pete and I love to eat this white chocolate peanut butteron graham crackers and in sandwiches!

For more white chocolate desserts, I love theseIrish Cream Brownies with White Chocolate Buttercream,White Chocolate Truffles, and Chocolate Pots de Creme with White Chocolate Whipped Cream. Enjoy!

Can Peanut Butter be frozen? Yes, for up to 6 months. But peanut butter keeps for several months in the fridge, so I prefer to keep it in the refrigerator.

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White Chocolate Peanut Butter

Servings: 16 , makes 2 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Take your PB&J to the next level with this White Chocolate Peanut Butter! It's easy to make and tastes fresher than store-bought peanut butter.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups salted, roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup real white chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste or vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Place the peanuts into a blender.

  • Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until fully melted. Add to the blender along with the vanilla.

  • Blend until smooth and creamy. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 8mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Author: Fifteen Spatulas

posted in: All Recent Posts, Breakfast and Brunch, Dessert, Gluten-free 10 comments

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    10 Comments on “White Chocolate Peanut Butter”

  1. Harmony Reply

    Tried this, did not work out as it should, not enough liquid for blender to blend, is there some kind of trick to getting this to work, because I could not figure it out

    • Joanne Reply

      What brand and model of blender do you have?

  2. Rachael Reply

    How long does this last at room temperature?

  3. Tanya Reply

    My blender is not as fancy as yours but this still turned out great. Thanks!

  4. Mary Frances Reply

    YUM! This looks so creamy and delicious. I love that you can control what goes in it yourself as opposed to store bought.

  5. Mary Frances Reply

    Wow!! This looks like an incredible treat. Excellent way to turn a PB&J into a dessert!

  6. Amanda Reply

    This is amazing!

  7. Rdrakester Reply

    Does this actually get thick and creamy like store bought peanut butter (I love Jif brand)?

    • Joanne Ozug Reply

      Freshly ground peanut butter always has a different texture than store bought in a jar. It’s thick and creamy, but not as pulverized as storebought.

  8. Allie | BakingAMoment Reply

    My hubby LOVES white chocolate peanut butter! I will have to try making it fresh for him 😉

White Chocolate Peanut Butter - Easy Homemade Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to make white chocolate taste better? ›

Cooking white chocolate carefully will caramelize the sugars and milk solids, and give you a toasty caramel flavor that is completely addictive. Even better? It is super easy to do! You can caramelize white chocolate in three ways, your oven, your stovetop, or even the microwave.

Should I roast my peanuts before making peanut butter? ›

It's best to start with raw or roasted peanuts. Even if you buy the roasted option, we recommend re-roasting them in the oven to help bring out the flavor. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Using a square or round cake pan, roast the nuts in the oven for 3 minutes.

How do you melt white chocolate and make it creamy? ›

1. Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. 2. Microwave for 20 seconds at 100 percent power or 30 seconds at 50 percent power, then stir.

How long does homemade peanut butter last? ›

How long does homemade peanut butter last? Homemade peanut butter lasts for up to 2 months stored at room temperature, and 6 months when stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Is it worth it to make homemade peanut butter? ›

It Tastes Better & It's Cheaper, Too

Plus, homemade peanut butter tastes so much better. The Kitchn also tracked the digits and came down on the side of homemade, too. So now you know the facts: homemade peanut butter is easy, tastier, and cheaper than the store version, and most likely better for you.

Which oil is best for peanut butter? ›

Oil: This is optional, but if your peanut butter is too thick, add a teaspoon or two of light-flavored oil (like avocado or peanut oil).

What is the secret to melting white chocolate? ›

Boil water in a double-boiler.

Note that the double-boiler method is the preferred method of melting white chocolate. White chocolate has a very low burning point of about 110 degrees Fahrenheit (44 degrees Celsius). This method grants you the greatest level of temperature control, so it is usually the most successful.

What can I mix with white chocolate to melt it? ›

A small amount of oil (like vegetable or canola oil) or butter can be added to the white chocolate as it's melting. The oil or butter will help to thin the melting chocolate, creating a perfect consistency for dipping or drizzling. I recommend using 2 teaspoons of oil or butter for every 8 ounces of chocolate.

Why is my melted white chocolate thick? ›

Chocolate seizes when it comes into contact with even a small amount of liquid or moisture during the melting process. This is because the water causes the sugar in the chocolate to dissolve and then form a syrup, which binds the cocoa particles together, creating a grainy, thick, and clumpy texture.

Should I peel peanuts for peanut butter? ›

I tend to buy twice the weight that I would need because I tend to eat a few while peeling them. In any case, make sure to remove the little brown skins as much as possible because they can turn your nut butter bitter. A little bit here and there won't hurt, but the majority should be removed.

Why does homemade peanut butter taste better? ›

This Homemade Peanut Butter is made from only one ingredient – peanuts. Yup, that's right, there aren't any preservatives, additives, sugars, etc. As you can imagine, it tastes so much better than store-bought peanut butter.

How to crush peanuts for peanut butter? ›

Place the peanuts in a medium food processor.* Process until very smooth, stopping every 30 seconds to 1 minute to scape down the sides of the bowl, as necessary, and to give the food processor's motor a break. The mixture will be chunky at first.

How do you add flavor to melted white chocolate? ›

Oil-based flavorings, sometimes called “candy flavoring” or “chocolate flavoring,” can be added directly to melted chocolate without causing it to seize.

What enhances white chocolate? ›

For a quick snack, consider pairing it with fruits like strawberries, raspberries, or dried cranberries – their natural tartness contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the white chocolate. Nuts like almonds, pistachios, or macadamias can add a delightful crunch and balance to the creaminess of white chocolate.

What tastes good with white chocolate? ›

Chocolate & Other Foods
Chocolate TypePairings
Milk ChocolateWalnuts, hazelnuts, and pecans Gruyère and Asiago cheese Coconut, orange, apples and cherries Peanut butter, honey and caramel
White ChocolateBlackberries, blueberries, lemon, and lime Macadamia nuts and cashews Caviar Matcha, cardamom and saffron
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How do you Flavour white chocolate? ›

If you want a lovely vanillas flavour boil a vanilla bean pod with the cream, leave it to infuse, scraping out the beans and adding to the cream. Warm the cream up again and add to chocolate. You can do this with different fruit flavoured teas and with herbs and spices. Fruit purees can also be added.

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