Peanut Butter Cup Pie Recipe
This Peanut Butter Cup Pie combines a smooth, creamy peanut butter filling with a crunchy chocolate base and topping. It's a simple yet indulgent dessert that’s sure to impress everyone who tries it, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 premade pie crust
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- ½ cup crushed peanuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream whipped
- Mini peanut butter cups and caramel drizzle for garnish
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of shortening. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until fully melted and smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate evenly in the bottom of the premade pie crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes until the chocolate sets.
- Mix peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, crushed peanuts, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined for a light, airy texture.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the set chocolate layer. Spread evenly with a spatula.
- Melt the remaining chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of shortening. Drizzle over the peanut butter layer.
- Top with mini peanut butter cups and a caramel drizzle. Cover and refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving to set the layers.