Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie

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Can I just SAY ‘Phenomenal’? I’m talking about this decadent and silky Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie topped with a rich, chocolate ganache, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and a creamy, peanut butter drizzle, all sitting on top of a thick graham cracker crust with a hint of cinnamon.  

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Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie

Why We Love This Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie!

This Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie is like a little slice of heaven. Or make it a big slice!! Excuse me while I have a Foodgasm!  Like I said….‘Phenomenal’.  🙂  

It’s basically a decadent recipe for Reese’s peanut butter pie, which is basically no bake, except for the crust, which takes 10 minutes to bake in the oven.  Or you could freeze it to firm it up.  However, you can opt for a pre-made graham cracker crust for an easy shortcut if you desire. 

If you just want to make this pie without the ganache and other goodies, just improvise to your liking. You could always add in chocolate chips or chopped up Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in the peanut butter pie filling or just top it off chocolate syrup or chocolate drizzle.

‘Whatever floats yer boat.’ I guarantee this peanut butter cup pie recipe will definitely do that! *No wonder it makes me so happy and satisfied!!* 

Ingredients You Need

Homemade Graham Cracker Crust

  • graham cracker crumbs
  • granulated sugar
  • unsalted butter, melted
  • ground cinnamon

Peanut Butter Filling

Chocolate Ganache

Toppings

How to Make Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Homemade Graham Cracker Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine all crust ingredients and blend well.
  3. Press mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes.

Peanut Butter Filling

  1. Mix the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter and vanilla together until smooth. It will be like a thick cookie dough.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. (Whipping cream will double in volume when whipped.)
  3. Gently fold the cream into the peanut butter mixture using a spatula. (Do not over beat.)
  4. Pour filling into baked crust.

Ganache, Peanut Butter Drizzle & Peanut Butter Cups

  1. Place the chocolate into the glass bowl.
  2. Heat the whipping cream until it starts to boil in microwave.
  3. Pour the whipping cream over the chocolate and let it rest for one to two minutes for the chocolate to soften and melt.
  4. Using a whip or spatula, stir the whipping cream and chocolate mixture gently until it is smooth.
  5. Add the butter at the last minute and stir it in to add the shine to the ganache.
  6. Cool about 20 minutes and pour on top of peanut butter filling and spread out to edges.
  7. Refrigerate for about 4 hours, or until set, before serving. Keep pie refrigerated.
  8. To serve, top each pie slice with Peanut Butter Drizzle (heat a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter in microwave for 30 seconds or so) and drizzle on top of ganache, then add chopped mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

Whipping Cream Versus Heavy Cream

Is whipping cream and heavy cream the same thing?

Heavy cream and whipping cream are similar. They both have at least 36% milk fat. Whipping cream is lighter, with 30% milk fat. There is also light or ultra-light whipping cream. They can be made into whipped cream if you put the bowl and beaters into the freezer for 10-15 minutes.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie

Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie is a delectable, no-bake delight that can bring a sweet end to any summertime gathering. With its creamy peanut butter layer and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate topping, this simple recipe is the perfect balance of salty-sweet perfection that everyone will remember.

After tasting Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie, it’s easy to see why it’s become one of the most popular desserts in the world.

Give this delicious peanut butter cup pie recipe a try!  It’s great when you’re entertaining or just want a really yummy dessert the whole family will love!

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Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie

Kim Lange
This decadent and silky Peanut Butter Pie is topped with a rich, Chocolate Ganache, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and creamy Peanut Butter Drizzle and it all sits on top of a thick graham cracker crust with a hint of cinnamon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Calories

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 & 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 & 1/2 cups whipping cream

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or finely chopped premium chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Toppings

  • Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups chopped
  • Peanut Butter Drizzle

Instructions
 

Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all crust ingredients and blend well.
  • Press mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.

Peanut Butter Filling

  • Mix the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and vanilla together until smooth. It will be like a thick cookie dough.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. (Whipping cream will double in volume when whipped.)
  • Gently fold the cream into the peanut butter mixture using a spatula. (Do not over beat.)
  • Pour filling into baked crust.

Ganache, Peanut Butter Drizzle & Peanut Butter Cups

  • Place the chocolate into the glass bowl.
  • Heat the whipping cream until it starts to boil in microwave.
  • Pour the whipping cream over the chocolate and let it rest for one to two minutes for the chocolate to soften and melt.
  • Using a whip or spatula, stir the whipping cream and chocolate mixture gently until it is smooth.
  • Add the butter at the last minute and stir it in to add the shine to the ganache.
  • Cool about 20 minutes and pour on top of peanut butter filling and spread out to edges.
  • Refrigerate for about 4 hours, or until set, before serving. Keep pie refrigerated.
  • To serve, top each pie slice with Peanut Butter Drizzle (heat a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter in microwave for 30 seconds or so) and drizzle on top of ganache, then add chopped mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

Notes

Is whipping cream and heavy cream the same thing? Heavy cream and heavy whipping cream are essentially the same thing: cream that contains 36 percent or more milk fat. Whipping cream is a bit lighter, with only 30 percent milk fat. There is also Light or Ultra light whipping cream. It whips fine if your bowl and beaters have been in the freezer for at least 10-15 minutes.
Keyword chocolate, peanut butter, peanut butter cup, pie
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