Description
Indulge in this decadent Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie featuring a rich, smooth peanut butter filling sandwiched between layers of luscious milk chocolate. This no-bake pie is perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Coating
- 4 cups milk chocolate chips, divided
- 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening, divided
Peanut Butter Filling
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 8 Tbsp butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Layer: In a small glass bowl, combine 2 cups of milk chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening.
- Melt Chocolate: Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted and smooth.
- Coat Tart Pan: Pour the melted chocolate into a 10-inch tart pan, coating the entire bottom and sides evenly. Refrigerate until the chocolate sets.
- Make Peanut Butter Filling: In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sifted powdered sugar, and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add Filling to Pan: Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the chocolate-coated tart pan and smooth the top evenly.
- Melt Remaining Chocolate: Melt the remaining 2 cups of chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening using the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Top the Pie: Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading it to cover the entire surface with a smooth finish.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the pie for about 1 hour or until the chocolate topping is firm.
- Serve: Slice into 12 pieces and serve chilled for a rich, creamy dessert.
Notes
- Use a 10-inch tart pan for best results to achieve a perfect crust layer.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps in the filling.
- For a glossy finish on the chocolate, adding vegetable shortening helps smoothness and shine.
- Keep the pie refrigerated until serving to maintain firmness.
- You can substitute peanut butter with natural peanut butter, but it may slightly alter the texture.
