Description
Homemade giant Reeses peanut butter cup pie delivers classic chocolate and peanut butter flavors in one indulgent dessert. Creamy peanut butter filling nestles between rich chocolate layers, promising delightful satisfaction for chocolate lovers seeking an irresistible sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ¼ cups (320 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
- 1 cup whipped topping (or whipped heavy cream)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup (113 grams) melted butter
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize chocolate wafer cookies into fine, uniform crumbs, then integrate melted butter until the mixture achieves a cohesive, sandy consistency.
- Crust Molding: Carefully transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, methodically pressing and sculpting the base and sides with uniform pressure to create a seamless, compact foundation.
- Crust Chilling: Refrigerate the prepared crust to stabilize its structure and enhance its textural integrity, creating a solid platform for subsequent layers.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Check: Crush cookies uniformly to prevent uneven crust texture, using a food processor for the most consistent crumb size.
- Butter Binding Technique: Add melted butter gradually to ensure perfect moisture level; too little causes crumbling, while excess makes the crust greasy.
- Freezer Setting Strategy: Chill the crust for at least 15 minutes before adding fillings to create a sturdy, crisp foundation that prevents sogginess.
- Even Pressure Principle: Use the bottom of a measuring cup or flat-bottomed glass to press crust evenly, creating a compact and smooth base without air pockets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg