Homemade White Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Spread

Prep: 15 minmediumAmerican
Homemade White Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Spread

A rich, creamy peanut butter enhanced with melted white chocolate and crunchy pretzel pieces. This indulgent spread combines the smooth nuttiness of roasted peanuts with sweet white chocolate and salty pretzel crunch. Perfect for toast, fruit dipping, or eating straight from the jar. The natural peanut oils create an ultra-smooth base while the white chocolate adds sweetness and the pretzels provide textural contrast. Store at room temperature for everyday use or refrigerate for longer shelf life.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups roasted unsalted peanuts
    almonds1:1nut-free alternativepeanuts-freeadds tree_nuts

    different flavor

    Full guide →
  • 6 oz high quality white chocolate, melted
    milk chocolate1:1sweetadds dairy

    richer flavor

    Full guide →
  • 1 cup pretzels
    crushed cookies1:1sweetcrunchy

    different texture

Instructions

  1. 1

    Process peanuts in food processor for 5-7 minutes until completely smooth, scraping down every 2-3 minutes as mixture progresses through powdery, paste-like, and ball stages before becoming creamy

  2. 2

    Add melted white chocolate and process until combined

  3. 3

    Add pretzels and pulse until desired consistency is reached

  4. 4

    Transfer to sterilized jars

Tips

Tip 1

Don't panic when peanuts form a ball during processing - continue until oils release and mixture becomes smooth

Tip 2

Use high quality white chocolate for best flavor and melting consistency

Tip 3

Pulse pretzels gently to control chunk size according to preference

Good to Know

Storage

Room temperature up to 2 weeks or refrigerate up to 2 months in sterilized jars

Make Ahead

Can be made several days in advance, flavors meld nicely

Serve With

Serve at room temperature for easy spreading

Common Mistakes

Watch

Don't stop processing too early when peanuts form a ball - continue until smooth and creamy

Substitutions

Nut-Free Alternatives

peanuts
almonds1:1nut-free alternativepeanuts-freeadds tree_nuts

different flavor

Full guide →

General Alternatives

white chocolate
milk chocolate1:1sweetadds dairy

richer flavor

Full guide →
pretzels
crushed cookies1:1sweetcrunchy

different texture

Find more substitutions →

FAQ

Can I use salted peanuts instead of unsalted?

Yes, but the final product will be much saltier due to the pretzels already adding salt. Unsalted peanuts give better flavor control.

What if my white chocolate seizes when melting?

Melt gently using double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals. If it seizes, try adding a small amount of coconut oil to smooth it out.

How long will this keep at room temperature?

Up to 2 weeks at room temperature in a sealed container, or up to 2 months refrigerated in sterilized jars.