Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie with Chocolate Ganache Recipe
This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie is a decadent dessert featuring a crunchy peanut butter filling combined with a chocolate ganache topping. The pie highlights the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, making it a perfect indulgence for fans of Reese’s peanut butter cups. It features a no-bake, easy assembly with a crunchy graham cracker base, creamy peanut butter filling, and a glossy milk chocolate ganache finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chocolate Ganache
- 2½ cups milk chocolate chips
- 1½ tbsp vegetable oil
Chunky Peanut Butter Filling
- 1⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1¼ cup crunchy peanut butter
- ½ cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, crunchy peanut butter, and softened salted sweet cream butter. Mix until well combined and creamy with a chunky texture.
- Form the Pie Base: Press the peanut butter filling mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish to create the pie base and crust. Ensure it is packed firmly and evenly distributed for a sturdy base.
- Make the Chocolate Ganache: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the warm chocolate ganache over the peanut butter crust, spreading gently with a spatula to cover the filling evenly and reach the edges.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 2 hours to allow the ganache to set and firm up the pie before serving.
- Serve: Slice the pie and serve chilled. Optionally garnish with chopped peanut butter cups or crushed peanuts for extra texture.
Notes
- For best results, use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature to mix well with other ingredients.
- The pie must be refrigerated to allow proper setting of the ganache and filling.
- To make the ganache vegetarian, verify that the chocolate chips do not contain animal-derived ingredients.
- This pie is best enjoyed within 3 days of preparation for optimal freshness.
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