Description
Indulgent giant Reeses peanut butter cup pie brings classic American dessert dreams to life with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter layers. Chocolate and peanut butter lovers will savor each decadent slice of this irresistible homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup salted sweet cream butter
Liquid and Lubricating Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the tart pan by lining it with parchment paper and applying a light nonstick spray coating to ensure easy removal.
- Create the chocolate ganache by melting chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl for 45-55 seconds, stirring until perfectly smooth and glossy.
- Carefully pour half of the ganache into the prepared tart pan, spreading it evenly to create the first chocolate layer.
- Chill the initial ganache layer in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes until it sets firmly.
- Prepare the peanut butter mixture by microwaving peanut butter and butter for 45 seconds until completely melted and combined.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs into the melted peanut butter mixture, stirring until a consistent texture forms.
- Gently spread the peanut butter mixture over the chilled chocolate layer, ensuring an even distribution.
- Pour the remaining chocolate ganache on top of the peanut butter layer, smoothing the surface for a professional finish.
- Refrigerate the entire pie for a minimum of 4 hours to allow complete setting and flavor melding.
- When ready to serve, carefully remove the pie from the tart pan by lifting the parchment paper.
- Transfer to a serving plate, slice into wedges, and enjoy chilled for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Swap regular peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free alternative that keeps the creamy texture and rich flavor.
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers or chocolate chips on top for extra crunch and visual appeal.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a deeper, less sweet ganache that balances the sugary peanut butter layer.
- Freeze the pie for a firmer, ice cream-like consistency that’s perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg