Description
Peanut Butter Cup Pie Delight is a decadent and creamy dessert featuring a rich peanut butter filling layered with smooth chocolate ganache, topped with mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and crunchy chopped peanuts. Perfectly baked and chilled for a firm, luscious treat that’s sure to satisfy any chocolate and peanut butter lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate 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 by placing it on a baking sheet to catch any possible drips.
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Spread this peanut butter filling evenly into the pre-baked pie crust, using a spatula to smooth the surface.
- Add the Chocolate Layer: In a saucepan over low heat, gently melt the chopped dark chocolate together with the heavy cream. Stir continuously until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy. Pour this chocolate ganache evenly over the peanut butter layer in the crust.
- Decorate with Peanut Butter Cups: Evenly sprinkle the mini Reese’s peanut butter cups over the chocolate layer to add bursts of peanut butter goodness.
- Garnish with Chips: Scatter the chocolate chips and peanut butter chips on top of the mini peanut butter cups, creating a colorful and textured topping.
- Bake and Chill: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate layer is set but not hardened. Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours so it firms up properly.
- Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top to add a satisfying crunch. Slice into 8 pieces and enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Cup Pie Delight!
Notes
- Ensure the pie crust is pre-baked to avoid a soggy bottom.
- Use good quality dark chocolate for the best flavor in the ganache layer.
- Chilling the pie is essential to allow layers to set and meld flavors.
- You can substitute mini peanut butter cups with chopped full-size Reese’s if mini are not available.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
