Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Pie Recipe
Indulge in the decadent bliss of this Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Pie. A luscious blend of creamy peanut butter, cream cheese, and chocolate, all nestled in a chocolate cookie crust. Topped with a rich chocolate ganache and peanut butter cup pieces, this no-bake dessert is a true delight for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups (plus extra for garnish)
For the Crust:
- 1 (9-inch) chocolate cookie crust
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with the vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined. Fold in the chopped peanut butter cups.
- Fill the Crust: Spread the mixture evenly into the chocolate cookie crust.
- Make the Ganache: In a small saucepan, heat the remaining ½ cup heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Stir after 2 minutes until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour the chocolate ganache over the pie. Garnish with extra chopped peanut butter cups.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
Notes
- You can use a graham cracker crust if desired.
- For a firmer texture, freeze the pie for 30 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
