Description
This Giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie is a no‑bake dessert with a rich chocolate cookie crust and a creamy peanut butter filling, topped with a smooth chocolate layer. It tastes like a giant homemade Reese’s cup and is perfect for parties or anytime you want an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as chocolate sandwich cookies or chocolate graham crackers)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (for the chocolate topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9‑inch pie dish. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until smooth.
- Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- In a microwave‑safe bowl (or with a double boiler), melt the milk chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons peanut butter, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the pie and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set, before slicing.
Notes
- Use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy for added texture.
- Substitute dark chocolate chips in the topping for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Let the pie sit at room temperature 5–10 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Freeze the pie for up to one month; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No‑bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
