Description
Sweet and creamy peanut butter cup pie delivers a chocolate lover’s dream dessert. Silky chocolate ganache and rich peanut butter filling create a heavenly slice perfect for satisfying deep dessert cravings you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups milk chocolate chips
Secondary Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Binding/Preparation Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth chocolate base by gently melting chocolate chips with shortening in a microwave, stirring at brief intervals until completely liquefied.
- Create a chocolate shell by carefully pouring the molten chocolate into a tart pan, ensuring complete coverage of bottom and sides, then refrigerate until firmly set.
- Craft a creamy peanut butter filling by blending peanut butter, powdered sugar, and softened butter until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Delicately transfer the peanut butter mixture into the chilled chocolate-lined tart pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a level surface.
- Generate a glossy chocolate ganache by remelting chocolate chips with shortening, then elegantly drizzle and spread over the peanut butter layer, guaranteeing total and smooth coverage.
- Allow the pie to rest in the refrigerator, permitting the chocolate topping to solidify completely, which typically requires approximately one hour.
- Once set, slice the pie into elegant portions and serve chilled, revealing the decadent layers of chocolate and peanut butter.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Hack: Use low microwave power and stir frequently to prevent burning and ensure smooth, glossy melted chocolate.
- Crust Variation: Swap chocolate base with graham cracker or Oreo cookie crust for different texture and flavor profile.
- Dietary Modification: Replace regular peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free version, and use dairy-free chocolate for vegan option.
- Decorative Touch: Sprinkle crushed peanut butter cups or sea salt on top before final chocolate layer to enhance visual appeal and add extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg