Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie, featuring a smooth chocolate ganache topping over a decadent peanut butter filling with a graham cracker crust. This no-bake dessert is perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers seeking a luscious, easy-to-make treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ganache
- 2½ cups milk chocolate chips
- 1½ tbsp vegetable oil
Chunky Peanut Butter Filling
- 1⅓ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1¼ cups crunchy peanut butter
- ½ cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened salted sweet cream butter and crunchy peanut butter. Beat until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs, mixing thoroughly to create a thick, chunky filling.
- Assemble the Pie Base: Press the peanut butter filling evenly into a prepared pie dish to form the base layer. Ensure the surface is smooth and compact for stability.
- Make the Chocolate Ganache: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Top the Pie with Ganache: Pour the warm chocolate ganache evenly over the peanut butter filling, spreading it with a spatula to cover the surface completely.
- Chill the Pie: Place the assembled pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until the ganache is set and the pie is firm.
- Serve: Once chilled, slice the pie and serve chilled for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- The vegetable oil in the ganache helps achieve a shiny, smooth finish.
- Refrigerate the pie thoroughly to allow the ganache to set perfectly.
- Use crunchy peanut butter to add texture; smooth peanut butter can be substituted if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookies crumbs.
Keywords: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie, chocolate ganache pie, peanut butter pie, no-bake dessert, chocolate peanut butter dessert