🥧 Giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie

🛒 Ingredients

Crust:

• 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like crushed Oreo)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Peanut butter filling:

• 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipped cream (or whipped topping)

Chocolate topping:

• 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy cream

Optional garnish:

• Chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
• Extra chocolate drizzle

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the crust
   • Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter until combined.
   • Press firmly into a pie dish (bottom + sides).
   • Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to set.
2. Prepare the filling
   • Beat peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
   • Fold in whipped cream gently until light and fluffy.
3. Assemble
   • Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the chilled crust.
   • Smooth the top and refrigerate while you prepare the topping.
4. Make chocolate ganache
   • Heat heavy cream until hot (not boiling).
   • Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 2–3 minutes.
   • Stir until smooth and glossy.
5. Top the pie
   • Pour ganache over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
6. Chill
   • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until fully set.
7. Decorate & serve
   • Top with chopped Reese’s and drizzle extra chocolate if desired.
   • Slice and enjoy that rich, creamy bite 😍

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💡 Tips

• Freeze for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts
• Add a pinch of salt to the filling for a sweet-salty balance
• Use a springform pan for a more dramatic “giant cup” look