I Tried the Viral Baked-Bean-Filled "Beanut-Butter" Cups, and I Don't Regret It

As a huge fan of chocolate peanut-butter cups, I was equal parts horrified and intrigued when I saw this TikTok recipe for chocolate beanut-butter cups by @TheVulgarChef. Instead of peanut butter, these chocolate treats are filled with beans — canned baked beans, to be exact.

Beans and chocolate? Really? Initially, the idea was a big "no" for me. (Many commenters on the TikTok post agree with me, writing, "This is a community guideline violation" and "I'm calling the police.") But in the end, I thought: "Why not?" Baked beans are soft and slightly sweet, and they could complement the chocolate well. (That, and I'll try any dessert once.)

After putting in all the work to make these beanut-butter cups, I was still skeptical and hesitant to take the first bite. Once I did, however, it wasn't all that bad. The beanut-butter cups tasted a lot like regular peanut-butter cups, just not as sweet. I also liked the squishier, more moist texture of the beans (sounds gross, I know, but it was a plus!). I definitely prefer peanut-butter or almond-butter cups, but these were still worth trying — even if it was only to know how this odd combination tastes.