Description
Smooth, creamy Giant Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Pie delivers pure chocolate and peanut butter bliss that makes your dessert dreams come true. Layers of rich chocolate and silky peanut butter filling create an epic treat perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 2½ cups milk chocolate chips
- 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1¼ cups crunchy peanut butter
- 1⅓ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup salted sweet cream butter
Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Grab a 9-inch fluted tart pan and line it completely with parchment paper. Spray the paper lightly with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal later.
- Melt 2½ cups milk chocolate chips with 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 45-55 seconds, stirring until the mixture becomes silky and smooth.
- Spread exactly half of the chocolate ganache across the bottom of your prepared tart pan. Place the pan in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate layer to firm up completely.
- Combine 1⅓ cups powdered sugar with 1 cup graham cracker crumbs in a mixing bowl. Whisk the dry ingredients until they are thoroughly incorporated.
- Microwave 1¼ cups crunchy peanut butter with ½ cup salted sweet cream butter for 45 seconds. Stir the warm mixture until it becomes completely smooth and uniform.
- Pour the warm peanut butter mixture into your dry ingredients. Mix carefully until you create a consistent, well-blended filling that holds together nicely.
- Remove the chilled chocolate layer from the refrigerator. Spread your peanut butter filling evenly across the surface, creating a smooth, thick layer.
- Pour the remaining chocolate ganache over the peanut butter layer. Use a spatula to spread the ganache gently, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Return the pie to the refrigerator for 4-5 hours. This extended chilling time helps the pie set perfectly and develop rich, stable layers.
- Carefully lift the pie out of the tart pan by pulling up the parchment paper edges. Gently transfer to a serving plate and slice into wedges for sharing.
Notes
- Chill the tart pan before spreading ganache to help it set faster and create a smoother base.
- When microwaving chocolate, stir in 15-second intervals to prevent burning and ensure a silky texture.
- Use room temperature butter and peanut butter for easier mixing and a more uniform filling consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 46 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg