Ok, I’m not going to lie.
I made this to ‘test’ like four times. At least that’s what I told myself when the cups failed to survive long enough to be photographed.
I just have to get my pumpkin fix in a snap sometimes, okay? And I’m not a Pumpkin Spice Latte person.
(Gasp.)
The idea for this single-serving dessert came to me in the middle of math class, when all I could think about were these peanut butter cups. And then I got desperate and started visualizing enorrrrmoussss peanut butter cups.
Yeah, clearly my mind isn’t always on linear algebra.
Anyways, I stepped outside after school, ready to get in my car and go straight home to my kitchen, when I felt the breeze and realized it’s fall.
Aka, everything is pumpkin and nothing hurts.
Let me tell you: this pumpkin and chocolate combo is to die for. This cup is packed with creamy, sweet, and spicy pumpkin filling. It takes a max of 10 minutes to make, and is the perfect fall dessert when you’re on-the-go or just need a quick sweet fix and don’t want to go to the pains of baking an elaborate autumn dessert.
Go make one right now!
(I’m going to.)
- scant ¼ cup chocolate chips
- scant ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 heaping tbsp pumpkin butter*
- ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice (optional)
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in your microwave oven at 30-second intervals.
- Coat the bottom and sides of one large cupcake liner with melted chocolate using the back of a spoon.
- Place in muffin tin and stick in the freezer.
- Meanwhile, combine pumpkin butter and powdered sugar.
- After the cup has been in the freezer for 2 minutes, remove and spoon pumpkin filling into solidified chocolate shell.
- Using the remaining chocolate, spoon onto the pumpkin filling and swirl to cover.
- Return to freezer for another 5 minutes or until chocolate is all set.
- Remove and serve topped with pumpkin pie spice.
*If you’re vegan, make sure you use vegan chocolate chips and either homemade pumpkin butter or pumpkin butter without honey!
YUM – I adore pumpkin butter – combining it with chocolate drives up its drool factor for me – like a million times!
Thanks, Shashi!
I have to admit, if I was sitting in a math class… ever… my mind would be on chocolate, too! These look awesome!
Thanks, Ashley!
You had me at pumpkin, Medha! This dessert looks amazing! Pumpkin butter is my favorite, so what a great idea to combine it with chocolate. Love your creativity!
Thanks so much, Gayle!
Drooling….. My favorite pumpkin butter is from trader Joes; I used to eat spoonfuls of it from the jar. Unfortunately its seasonal, so we used to stock up on it readily. These look great!
I’m always so sad when all the fall goodies disappear from stores, too! Thanks, Meggi 🙂
I love peanut butter cups, but throw some pumpkin in and I’m sold! These look fantastic! I can see why it took so many times making them to photograph 😉
Pumpkin + chocolate is a match made in heaven! Thanks, Danielle 🙂
That’s so cute that you had to make the recipe a few times *just to taste*. I may have been guilty of that very same thing.
Haha thanks!
Oh my gosh, YUM! I love how easy these are and that I can make just a couple servings for myself! Totally making this week to get me through studying and paper writing!!!
Thanks, Trisha! LMK if you do and good luck 🙂
Looks extremely delicious and so creative! Such a great combination! I love pumpkin butter 🙂 Pinned, might try to make it !
Thanks so much! LMK if you make it, it’s super easy 🙂
Class is definitely the best place to brainstorm 🙂 I love how huge and full of pumpkin this is – looks so delicious! Pinned!
Thanks, Rachel!
Oh my word, I would not be able to concentrate in math class either if this was on the brain. Peanut butter cups are my favorite but throwing pumpkin and making a single serving sounds perfect! Looks gorgeous, Medha!
Thanks so much, Kelly!
The best ideas come in math class! Or anywhere when bored.
And this idea is pretty amazing, Medha! I love this!
They really do! Thanks, Mir 🙂
I love single serving desserts! They are so great, especially for when I lived by myself. This one looks so delicious and ooey gooey – a nice change from the mug brownies that you see all over the internet.
Thanks, Kate!
These are such a genius idea, Medha!!! They sound like everything good about Fall and now my mouth is watering and I’m going to be dreaming about these tonight! they look amazing and I’m thinking I will need to make them soon because I can’t stop thinking about them 🙂 Such an awesome idea!
Thanks!
LOOK at that gooey deliciousness in the last shot! These are amazing Medha! : )
Thanks, Crystal 🙂
Forget PB cups—I’m gonna dump them for the new-and-improved PUMPKIN butter cups! This is SUCH a genius idea, Medha! Can’t wait to try these. 🙂
Aw thanks! LMK if you do 🙂
Dessert for one?? Call me sold!
The best!
Pumpkin butter is sooo good. I love it that you stuffed in a chocolate cup. Amazing!
Thanks, Mike!
Looks delicious! I want one ! Nice pictures 😉
Thank you, Eva!
These look amazing! I’ve never had a pumpkin butter cup. Now I can’t get them off of my mind!
Go make one!!
This is a brilliant idea! Like, super duper crazy smart! Pinning!
Thanks so much, Chris!
Ooo I need to try the pumpkin butter! Looks amazing and I love that the recipe calls for only 4 ingredients! 🙂
Thanks, Manali!
Holy crap I didn’t expect the bright orange gorgeousness to be peaking out like that when you unwrapped the cup! Gorgeous presentation and awesome recipe. Love pumpkin butter!
Thanks so much, Sam!
Whaoh, Medha! Isn’t funny how linear algebra can inspire us to do something like THIS!? I say, more linear algebra please!! Chocolate a pumpkin are a natural fit, but I never thought of something like this! WOW! Can’t wait to try your recipe!
Thanks so much, Traci! I guess I do use math every day? Kind of? 🙂
I would rather think about this than math, too! Haha. This looks so delicious, and is a great, easy way to get your pumpkin chocolate fix!
Thanks, Marcie!
Pumpkin butter cups?! That’s sheer genius!!
Thanks so much!
Whoa!!! This looks amazing! I love this!
Thanks so much!
NEVER have I had pumpkin butter before – but I certainly want it in my mouth RIGHT NOW!! 😉 I have a feeling it would get a bit addicting though!
It’s AWESOME. And super healthy!
love this
Thanks!
It looks stunning,amazing butter cup
Thank you!