Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Pots de Crème

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This year, I hosted a Valentine’s dinner for my girlfriends, aka a Galentine’s dinner, and instead of a traditional cake or cookies, I served these Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Pots de Crème.

They were rich, creamy, perfectly portioned, and honestly, the kind of dessert people linger over. The kind where everyone asks, “Did you make these?” and then immediately wants the recipe.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Pots de Crème

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A Valentine’s Dessert for a Girlfriends’ Night In

Valentine’s Day doesn’t always have to be about couples, reservations, or fancy restaurants. Some of my favorite Valentine’s celebrations have been right at home, surrounded by girlfriends, laughter, good food, and dessert that feels special without being complicated.

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Served in sweet pink-bow ramekins and topped with a drizzle of chocolate and chopped peanuts, these little desserts felt festive, indulgent, and just right for the occasion.

Why These Desserts Work So Well for Entertaining

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The Recipe

Yield: 6 individual ramekin desserts

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Pots de Crème

A ceramic cup with pink butterfly designs, filled with dessert topped with chopped nuts and chocolate drizzle, sits on a floral-patterned saucer.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Chocolate Brownie Base
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder (and ½ cup chocolate chips if desired)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Peanut Butter Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • Chocolate Ganache Drizzle
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • Chopped roasted peanuts

Instructions

Chocolate Brownie Base

  1. Preheat oven to 340°F. Lightly grease 6 ramekins.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla and mix well.
  4. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Divide batter evenly among ramekins, filling each about ⅓ full.
  7. Bake for 15-25 minutes until just set. Do not overbake.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely.

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Layer

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat until fully combined.
  3. Gently fold in whipped cream until light and fluffy.
  4. Spoon or pipe the mixture evenly over cooled brownie bases.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.

Chocolate Ganache Drizzle

  1. Heat cream in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling.
  2. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  4. Drizzle ganache over each dessert.

Peanut Topping

1. Sprinkle peanuts over the ganache while it’s still soft.

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Refrigerate the desserts for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the layers to fully set and makes them easier to serve.

How I Served These for Valentine’s Dinner

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I kept the table simple and feminine. Floral plates, soft pink accents, and these little bow-pattern ramekins did all the work.

Each dessert was plated individually, which made serving effortless. No cutting. No mess. Just bring them out, place them down, and let everyone enjoy.

They paired perfectly with coffee, and a few of us lingered at the table far longer than planned, which is always the sign of a good dessert and a good night.

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Make-Ahead Tips

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• These can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated
• Add the ganache and peanuts the day of serving for the best texture
• They freeze well without toppings for up to one month

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Why I Love Desserts Like This

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These Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownie Cups are the kind of dessert that feels thoughtful without being fussy. They’re elegant but approachable. Rich but balanced. And they’re perfect for gatherings where the goal is connection, not perfection.

Valentine’s Day is about love, yes, but it’s also about friendship, laughter, and taking time to celebrate the people who show up for you year after year.

This dessert did exactly that.

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