Description
A decadent and easy-to-make pie featuring the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, inspired by Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the peanut butter filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- For the chocolate ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- For the Topping:
- * 8-10 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
- * 1/4 cup peanut butter, melted for drizzling
- * 1/4 cup chocolate sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Section 1: Prepare the Chocolate Cookie Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Process cookies into crumbs.
- Combine crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt.
- Press mixture into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes and cool completely.
- Section 2: Create the Peanut Butter Filling
- Beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture.
- Spoon filling into cooled crust.
- Refrigerate while preparing ganache.
- Section 3: Prepare the Chocolate Ganache
- Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat cream until just simmering.
- Pour hot cream over chocolate. Let stand for 2 minutes.
- Add butter and whisk until smooth.
- Cool slightly until thickened but pourable.
- Section 4: Assemble and Decorate the Pie
- Pour ganache over peanut butter filling.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set slightly.
- Arrange chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups around the edge.
- Drizzle with melted peanut butter and chocolate sauce.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Reese's peanut butter cup pie, peanut butter pie, chocolate pie, no-bake pie, dessert, recipe, easy, peanut butter, chocolate