Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie
If you love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, then you're in for a treat! Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie is the perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet cravings. This delicious dessert is made with a chocolate cookie crust, a layer of creamy peanut butter, and a generous amount of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups mixed into vanilla ice cream. It's the ultimate indulgence for any peanut butter and chocolate lover.
Ingredients
To make this scrumptious dessert, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup of creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
- 1/2 gallon of vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
- Whipped cream and additional Reese's Peanut Butter Cups for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make your Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set it aside to cool.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar.
- Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the cooled pie crust and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups over the peanut butter layer, reserving some for garnish.
- Allow the vanilla ice cream to soften slightly, then mix in the remaining Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
- Spoon the ice cream mixture over the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups in the pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Freeze the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, garnish the pie with whipped cream and additional chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, if desired.
Variations
There are many ways to customize your Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie. Here are a few ideas:
- Use chocolate or graham cracker crumbs instead of chocolate cookie crumbs for the crust.
- Substitute Nutella or cookie butter for the peanut butter layer.
- Try using different flavors of ice cream, such as chocolate or peanut butter.
- Add chopped nuts, such as peanuts or almonds, for extra crunch.
- Top the pie with hot fudge or caramel sauce for a decadent touch.
Conclusion
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie is a crowd-pleasing dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate cookie crust, creamy peanut butter layer, and chunks of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups mixed into vanilla ice cream, it's hard to resist. Whether you enjoy it on a hot summer day or as a sweet treat after dinner, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
