Description
This indulgent pie is the perfect treat for any peanut butter and chocolate lover. With a graham cracker crust, a creamy peanut butter filling, and a rich chocolate topping, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
For the topping:
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are evenly coated.
3️⃣ Form the crust: Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish to create an even crust.
4️⃣ Bake the crust: Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes or until slightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
5️⃣ Make the filling: In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
6️⃣ Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
7️⃣ Combine the mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined and smooth.
8️⃣ Add Reese’s: Stir in 1 ½ cups of chopped mini Reese’s peanut butter cups.
9️⃣ Fill the crust: Spread the peanut butter filling evenly into the cooled graham cracker crust.
🔟 Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow the filling to set.
1️⃣1️⃣ Prepare the topping: For the topping, heat the chocolate chips and ¼ cup heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and melted.
1️⃣2️⃣ Add the topping: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the pie, spreading it evenly to cover the filling.
1️⃣3️⃣ Finish the pie: Sprinkle the remaining chopped mini Reese’s peanut butter cups on top.
1️⃣4️⃣ Let it set: Return the pie to the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to allow the chocolate topping to firm up before serving.
Notes
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Chill Time: For best results, refrigerate the pie overnight for a more stable set.
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Customization: Feel free to add extra peanut butter cups on top for an even more indulgent finish.
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Serving Tip: Let the pie sit for a few minutes at room temperature before serving to make cutting easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes (for the crust)