• Sea Salt Caramel Peanut Butter Cups - Hill Country Chocolate
  • Sea Salt Caramel Peanut Butter Cups - Hill Country Chocolate
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Sea Salt Caramel Peanut Butter Cups

Sea Salt Caramel Peanut Butter Cups

$24.00 USD
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Indulge in the ultimate flavor experience with our Sea Salt Caramel Peanut Butter Cups! The perfect balance of sweet and salty, these delectable treats combine the rich flavor of our famous sea salt caramels with the familiar taste of peanuts. Prepare to be addicted and take your taste buds to new heights!

Nutrition Facts

PEANUT BUTTER, DARK CHOCOLATE (cacao, sugar, cocoa butter, lecithin(soy), natural vanilla flavor, milk), GOLD WHITE CHOCOLATE (cocoa butter, sugar, whole milk powder, lactose, whey powder, nonfat dry milk, caramelized sugar, lecithin(soy), natural vanilla flavor, salt), SEA SALT.

CONTAINS: PEANUTS, MILK, SOY

Hill Country Chocolate products contain, may have been in contact with, or made on equipment shared with soy, milk, wheat, eggs, peanuts, nuts, and tree nuts. We recommend you take necessary precautions based on any related allergens.

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How we make these products

We make our Sea Salt Caramel Peanut Butter Cups by combining creamy peanut butter and caramelized white chocolate (or Gold chocolate) inside tempered dark chocolate shells, then finishing each cup with a precise sprinkle of flaky Maldon sea salt. The process starts with forming the chocolate base using Swiss dark chocolate creating cups that hold their shape at room temperature while melting smoothly on your tongue.

Once the chocolate shells set, we pipe in our unique Peanut Butter filling The cups get sealed with another layer of tempered dark chocolate, then topped with Maldon sea salt flakes while the chocolate is still tacky—timing this step ensures the salt adheres properly without dissolving into the chocolate.

What Makes It Special
Hill Country Chocolate's version elevates the classic peanut butter cup through our use of gold white chocolate blended into the filling, adding subtle caramel notes that bridge the peanut butter and caramel layers. We source our Maldon sea salt directly from Essex, England—its pyramid-shaped crystals provide textural contrast and a clean, briny finish that cuts through the richness. Unlike mass-produced versions, our cups use natural peanut butter without stabilizers, so you taste real roasted peanuts, not artificial flavoring.

How to Enjoy
Store at 65-70°F for the ideal texture where the chocolate stays firm but the filling remains creamy. Pair with black coffee or a glass of cold milk to balance the sweet-salty combination.

Product FAQs

Q: Do Sea Salt Caramel Peanut Butter Cups contain gluten or tree nuts? 
A: These peanut butter cups contain peanuts, milk, and soy but no gluten ingredients. However, Hill Country Chocolate products are made on equipment shared with tree nuts and wheat, so cross-contamination is possible. If you have severe allergies, contact us directly at our Fredericksburg, Texas facility for detailed allergen protocols.

Q: How long do Sea Salt Caramel Peanut Butter Cups stay fresh and how should I store them? 
A: Store your peanut butter cups in a cool, dry place between 60-68°F for optimal freshness up to 8 weeks. An airtight container in your pantry works perfectly for maintaining the ideal texture balance.

Q: Can I ship Sea Salt Caramel Peanut Butter Cups as a gift during summer? 
A: Hill Country Chocolate ships with insulated packaging and ice packs when temperatures exceed 75°F. For summer shipping to warmer states, we recommend selecting expedited shipping to minimize transit time.

Q: What beverages pair best with Sea Salt Caramel Peanut Butter Cups? 
A: The salty-sweet profile pairs exceptionally well with bold coffee, particularly medium-dark roasts that echo the chocolate notes. For wine, try a ruby port or cream sherry—the sweetness complements the caramel while the complexity matches the sea salt finish. A cold glass of whole milk remains the classic pairing for peanut butter cups.

Q: What type of chocolate is used on these peanut butter cups? 
A: We use a Swiss dark chocolate creating a unique flavor profile. The dark chocolate provides rich cocoa notes while the caramelized white chocolate inside adds buttery sweetness. This combination sets our cups apart from traditional milk chocolate versions.

Q: Why do you use sea salt instead of regular salt in your peanut butter cups? 
A: Sea salt flakes provide bursts of clean, mineral flavor that regular table salt can't match. The larger, irregular crystals create textural contrast against the smooth peanut butter. We hand-sprinkle each cup so you get the perfect amount of salt in every bite—enough to enhance the sweetness without overpowering it.