Reese’s Pie: A No-Bake Peanut Butter Dream for Beginners
Indulge in peanut butter and chocolate flavors with this pie. Layers of creamy filling and chocolate ganache make a perfect treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (chilling time)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Melting, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Powdered sugar (1 ⅓ cups)
- Graham cracker crumbs (1 cup)
- Peanut butter (1 ¼ cups)
- Butter (½ cup)
- Reese’s cups (1 cup)
- Chocolate chips (2 ½ cups)
- Peanut butter (drizzle)
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare Tart Pan (The Pan Preparation): Line a 9-inch tart pan with parchment paper cut into a circle and spray it with non-stick spray. This prevents the pie from sticking to the pan and makes it easy to remove after chilling.
- Melt Chocolate (The Chocolate Melting): Heat 2 ½ cups of milk chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in a microwaveable bowl for 45 seconds to 1 minute, stirring every 15 seconds to prevent burning, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Create Chocolate Shell (The Shell Shaping): Pour half of the melted chocolate into the bottom of the prepared tart pan and use a spatula to spread it evenly up the sides, creating a chocolate shell that will hold the filling.
- Harden Chocolate Shell (The Shell Setting): Place the tart pan in the refrigerator to harden the chocolate shell while you prepare the peanut butter filling.
- Mix Dry Ingredients (The Dry Mixture): In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and crushed graham crackers until well combined.
- Melt Peanut Butter and Butter (The Peanut Butter Blending): Heat the smooth peanut butter and salted sweet cream butter in a microwaveable bowl for 45 seconds, or until melted and smooth.
- Combine Filling Ingredients (The Filling Fusion): Combine the melted peanut butter and butter mixture with the powdered sugar and graham cracker mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are completely incorporated and the filling is smooth.
- Fill Chocolate Shell (The Filling Feature): Take the tart pan out of the refrigerator and pour the peanut butter filling into the hardened chocolate casing. Use a spatula to smooth the top of the filling, creating an even layer.
- Top with Remaining Chocolate (The Chocolate Crown): Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Settle Chocolate (The Settling Solution): Gently tap the tart pan on the surface to settle the chocolate and create a smooth and even surface.
- Chill Pie (The Chilling Conclusion): Refrigerate the peanut butter cup pie for a minimum of 4 hours, or until completely set. This allows the pie to firm up and the flavors to meld.
- Remove from Pan (The Removal Ritual): Once the pie is completely set, remove the tart pan from the dessert by gently applying pressure to the edges of the pan to release the pie. Then, flip the pan upside down over a large plate that covers the pan. Remove the parchment paper and flip the pie onto another plate for serving.
- Garnish and Serve (The Garnish Grandeur): Cut the Reese’s peanut butter pie into slices. Serve with whipped cream, and drizzle melted chocolate and soft peanut butter over the top for a decorative touch and enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Heat peanut butter and butter together.
- Tap pan to settle chocolate.
- Chill thoroughly before serving.