Description
Indulge in the decadent sweetness of this Giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie. A chocolate cookie crust holds a creamy peanut butter filling, topped with a rich chocolate ganache. It’s a dessert fit for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 20–24 Oreos, finely crushed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping or whipped cream
For the Ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for added shine)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
- Press the Crust: Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Chill the Crust: Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until set.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine with Topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping or whipped cream until fully mixed.
- Fill the Crust: Spoon the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Chill the Pie: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Ganache: Heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
- Add Ganache: Pour the ganache over the chilled filling and spread evenly.
- Chill Again: Return the pie to the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Reese's, Peanut Butter Cup Pie, Dessert, Chocolate, Ganache
