Giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie

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Giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie

✅ Ingredients

Chocolate Shell

  • 3 cups (500 g) milk chocolate chips (or a mix of milk + semi-sweet)
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter (helps the chocolate set softer, like Reese’s)

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1 ½ cups (380 g) creamy peanut butter (not natural/runny)
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1–2 tbsp heavy cream if you want it smoother

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the pan

Use:

  • a 9-inch pie pan, OR
  • a round springform pan (very easy for removing)

Line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. Make the chocolate shell

  1. Melt chocolate + 3 tbsp peanut butter in the microwave (20–30 sec bursts) or double boiler.
  2. Pour half the chocolate into the pan and tilt the pan so chocolate coats the bottom and sides.
  3. Chill for 10 minutes in the fridge.
  4. Add a second layer of chocolate to make the shell strong.
  5. Chill again until firm.

3. Make the filling

  1. Beat together:
    • peanut butter
    • softened butter
    • powdered sugar
    • vanilla
    • pinch of salt
  2. Mix until thick, smooth, and dough-like (just like a Reese’s filling!).
  3. Press the filling into the chocolate shell, smoothing the top.

4. Seal with chocolate

  1. Pour remaining melted chocolate over the filling.
  2. Smooth the top.
  3. Chill 20–30 minutes until fully set.

🍰 Slice & Enjoy!

Cut into wedges like a pie — it’s rich, so small slices go a long way.

⭐ Tips for Authentic Reese’s Texture

  • Use creamy peanut butter like Jif or Skippy (not natural).
  • Don’t skip the peanut butter mixed into the chocolate — it prevents the chocolate layer from cracking.
  • For a perfect edge, use a fluted pie pan.

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