A Little Slice of Happiness: My Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie
If I had to choose 1 sweet thing to live on for the rest of my life, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups would be it. They are actually really easy to make yourself!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (chill time is crucial!)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
Ingredients
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- 1 chocolate cookie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined.
- Pour in the heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy.
- Pour the peanut butter filling into the chocolate cookie crust.
- Melt the chocolate chips and pour over the peanut butter filling.
- Sprinkle with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
- Chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a dark chocolate cookie crust.
If you don’t have heavy cream, you can use milk, but the filling won’t be as fluffy.
Feel free to add a swirl of chocolate ganache on top for extra indulgence.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kca
- Sugar: 35g
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 8g