Giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie 🍫🥜
This decadent, no-bake dessert is a mega-sized Reese’s cup in pie form—creamy peanut butter filling layered on a chocolate cookie crust, topped with melted chocolate, and loaded with chopped Reese’s cups. A peanut butter lover’s dream!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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2 cups (200g) chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos or graham crackers)
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6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
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Pinch of salt
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
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1 ½ cups (360g) creamy peanut butter (not natural—use processed like Jif)
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8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
For the Topping:
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1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
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6-8 Reese’s cups, chopped
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Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Crust
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Mix cookie crumbs, melted butter, and salt until combined.
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Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish (up the sides). Freeze for 15 mins.
2. Whip the Peanut Butter Filling
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Beat peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Gently fold in whipped cream until no streaks remain.
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Spread into the crust and chill for 1 hour.
3. Add the Chocolate Ganache
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Heat heavy cream until steaming (not boiling), then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 2 mins, then stir until smooth.
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Pour over the peanut butter layer, spreading evenly.
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Immediately top with chopped Reese’s cups and a sprinkle of sea salt.
4. Chill & Serve
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to set.
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Slice and serve cold!
Pro Tips
🔹 For extra crunch: Add 1/2 cup crushed peanuts to the filling.
🔹 Shortcut: Use a pre-made chocolate crust.
🔹 Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 5 days (if it lasts that long!).
Why You’ll Love It
✅ No baking required—easy and foolproof.
✅ Rich, creamy, and ultra-peanut-buttery.
✅ Looks impressive but secretly simple.
Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or anytime you need a peanut butter-chocolate fix! 😍🍴
(For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with Cool Whip—but trust us, go all out!)