Freezing Peanut Butter Balls

Something I have been making recently is brownie cupcakes (much the same as the molten cakes without the fudge). Using a standard box of dark chocolate brownies, I pour the ingredients, post-whisk, in a cupcake pan.

I came up with an idea to have frozen peanut butter balls inside of these cakes.

The typical peanut butter ball calls for peanut butter, sugar, and butter then refrigeration.

Now the issue arises: Would freezing the peanut butter and allowing it to melt in the oven, while the cupcakes cook, cause any issues (peanut butter through the bottom)?

This is part 2 of a question asked previously.

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Best Answer

The cold temperature of the peanut butter will completely change the cooking process of the brownie, as it will be cooled from the inside while heated from the outside. I don't think this is a good thing. You could try room temperature peanut butter, but PB has a melting point around 150F (depending on the emulsifiers), and would probably melt before your brownie was fully cooked.

Unfortunately I do not think this will work.

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Quick Answer about "Freezing Peanut Butter Balls"

To freeze: Peanut butter balls freeze very well. After you have dipped them in chocolate, allow them to cool completely and store them in an airtight ziplock freezer bag in the the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow them to thaw at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.

Can you freeze homemade peanut butter candy?

Yes, you can freeze peanut butter fudge! For best results, allow your fudge to completely cool and set after cooking it. Then, cut it into pieces and wrap each piece individually in cling wrap (make sure to wrap well). Place the pieces in an airtight container and freeze for up to several months.

How long can you store peanut butter balls in the freezer?

How long can you freeze peanut butter balls? You can freeze peanut butter balls in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 3 months, however, if you refrigerate or freeze these, the chocolate will condensate. You can keep them at room temperature for a couple weeks.

How do you store homemade peanut butter balls?

At least for optimal eating conditions, I recommend keeping them in the fridge. If you leave the balls out for too long, the butter and peanut butter will become soft. What is this? Place buckeye balls in an air tight container with parchment paper between the layers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

How long can you freeze buckeyes?

Buckeyes can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer ziploc bag.

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