Peanut Butter Pie With Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
Introduction
If you're a fan of peanut butter cups, then you're going to love this recipe for peanut butter pie with Reese's peanut butter cups. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, from a family dinner to a potluck. It's easy to make and so delicious that you might have to make a second one!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
For the filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 10-12 Reese's peanut butter cups, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. To make the crust, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar together until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
3. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Allow it to cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
6. Fold in the chopped Reese's peanut butter cups.
7. Pour the mixture into the cooled crust and smooth out the top with a spatula.
8. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set.
Variations
If you want to switch things up a bit, here are some variations you can try:
- Use a chocolate cookie crust instead of a graham cracker crust.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce over the top of the pie before serving.
- Add chopped peanuts to the filling for extra crunch.
- Top the pie with whipped cream and more chopped Reese's peanut butter cups.
Conclusion
This peanut butter pie with Reese's peanut butter cups is the perfect dessert for anyone who loves peanut butter cups. It's easy to make and so delicious that everyone will be asking for the recipe. Try it out for your next family dinner or potluck!