Description
Indulge in the Ultimate Peanut Butter Cup Pie Delight, a rich and creamy dessert featuring layers of luscious peanut butter filling and smooth dark chocolate ganache, topped with mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chocolate and peanut butter chips, and crunchy chopped peanuts. Perfectly baked to set the chocolate, this pie offers a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate and peanut butter lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Ganache Layer
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Toppings
- 1 cup mini Reese’s peanut butter cups
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare your pre-baked pie crust to ensure it’s ready for layering.
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling: In a bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and consistent. Spread this peanut butter filling evenly over the pre-baked pie crust using a spatula to create a smooth layer.
- Add the Chocolate Layer: Place the chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until the chocolate melts fully and the mixture becomes smooth. Pour the warm chocolate ganache over the peanut butter layer, spreading it evenly to cover the peanut butter completely.
- Decorate with Peanut Butter Cups: Sprinkle the mini Reese’s peanut butter cups evenly over the chocolate layer for a delightful touch of texture and flavor.
- Garnish with Chips: Add the chocolate chips and peanut butter chips over the peanut butter cups, distributing them evenly for added richness and variety in each bite.
- Bake and Chill: Place the assembled pie into the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, just until the chocolate is set but not hardened. Once baked, allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let it firm up properly.
- Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top to add a satisfying crunch. Slice your pie and enjoy this decadent peanut butter and chocolate treat!
Notes
- Ensure the pie crust is pre-baked to avoid sogginess from the filling and chocolate layers.
- Gently melt the chocolate and cream on low heat to prevent the chocolate from burning.
- Refrigerate the pie thoroughly to achieve a firm texture that slices cleanly.
- You can substitute mini Reese’s with any other peanut butter cup candies if preferred.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate and fresh heavy cream.
