Description
Indulge in the Ultimate Peanut Butter Cup Pie Delight, a decadent dessert combining creamy peanut butter, rich dark chocolate, and crunchy peanut butter cups in a buttery pre-baked crust. This no-fuss pie is baked to perfection and chilled to create a luscious, creamy treat perfect for any peanut butter and chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
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). Ensure your pre-baked pie crust is ready for filling.
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar. Stir thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. Evenly spread this peanut butter mixture into the pre-baked pie crust using a spatula, smoothing the surface.
- Add the Chocolate Layer: Place a saucepan over low heat and melt the chopped dark chocolate together with the heavy cream, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Pour this chocolate ganache carefully over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly to cover the filling completely.
- Decorate with Peanut Butter Cups: Sprinkle the mini Reese’s peanut butter cups generously over the chocolate layer to add texture and flavor.
- Garnish with Chips: Evenly distribute chocolate chips and peanut butter chips on top of the peanut butter cups for a rich and colorful finish.
- Bake and Chill: Place the assembled pie into the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate layer is set but not overcooked. After baking, allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the pie firm up and the flavors meld.
- Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top to add a delightful crunch. Slice into 8 servings and enjoy this rich, indulgent treat.
Notes
- Use a high-quality dark chocolate for the ganache to ensure rich flavor.
- The pre-baked pie crust can be store-bought or homemade according to preference.
- For easier slicing, allow the pie to chill thoroughly to firm up.
- You can substitute mini peanut butter cups with chopped full-sized ones if mini versions are not available.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
