Description
Giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie is a decadent dessert combining a buttery graham cracker crust with a fluffy peanut butter filling mixed with chopped Reese’s cups, topped with a glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for parties and peanut butter chocolate lovers, this pie is rich, creamy, and texturally delightful, with options to customize layers and ingredients to suit your taste and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (smooth)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Garnishes (Optional)
- Additional chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Chocolate shavings
- Drizzle of peanut butter
- Crushed peanuts or pretzels
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Begin by crushing graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix them with melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture holds together when pressed. Press the mixture evenly along the bottom and sides of a 9-inch or larger pie dish. Refrigerate or bake at 350°F for 8 minutes to set the crust firmly, then let cool completely.
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling: In a large bowl, beat creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and softened cream cheese until smooth and lump-free. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to create a fluffy texture. Stir in chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for surprise bites.
- Assemble the Filling: Pour the peanut butter mixture into the cooled crust. Spread evenly with a spatula and smooth the top to create a uniform layer.
- Prepare the Chocolate Ganache: Heat heavy cream just until it begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over chocolate chips and butter in a heatproof bowl. Let stand for a minute to melt the chocolate, then stir until the ganache is glossy and smooth. Pour the ganache evenly over the peanut butter filling, tilting the pie dish slightly to spread if needed.
- Chill and Garnish: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the ganache to set properly. Before serving, garnish with additional chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chocolate shavings, crushed peanuts, or a drizzle of peanut butter as desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese and peanut butter for smooth blending and a lump-free filling.
- Fold whipped cream gently to keep the filling light and airy.
- Chill the pie well to ensure clean slices and proper set of layers.
- High-quality chocolate enhances the flavor and texture of the ganache.
- Customize the crust by adding crushed Reese’s Pieces or cookie crumbs for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking (crust) and chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of pie)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie, peanut butter pie, chocolate peanut butter dessert, no-bake pie option, creamy peanut butter pie, chocolate ganache pie
