Description
Smooth chocolate graham cracker crust cradles this irresistible peanut butter pie, promising rich layers of creamy indulgence. Chocolate drizzles and chopped peanuts complete this ultimate dessert that satisfies deep comfort cravings you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 grams) Reese’s Pieces, crushed
- 1 ½ cups (310 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz (226 grams) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup (90 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (180 ml / 6 fl oz) heavy cream
- 22 Oreo cookies (regular or peanut butter flavored)
- 5 tbsps (71 grams / 2.5 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (180 ml / 6 fl oz) heavy cream
- 6 oz (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until finely ground, then blend with melted butter to form a cohesive mixture.
- Crust Formation: Press the crumb mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie dish, compacting the base and sides with a spoon or measuring cup.
- Crust Setting: Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 10 minutes, creating a crisp foundation, then cool completely.
- Ganache Creation: Chop dark chocolate and pour heated heavy cream over it, whisking until a glossy ganache develops, then set aside to cool and thicken.
- Filling Preparation: Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then simultaneously beat cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Filling Assembly: Gently fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, creating a light, airy texture.
- Pie Construction: Distribute half of the peanut butter candy pieces across the cooled crust, spread the peanut butter filling evenly, and drizzle the cooled ganache on top.
- Final Touches: Garnish with remaining candy pieces and refrigerate for 5-6 hours or overnight to set completely.
Notes
- Crust Compacting Technique: Press the cookie crumb mixture firmly and evenly to create a sturdy, uniform base that won’t crumble when slicing.
- Ganache Smoothness Secret: Whisk chocolate and cream thoroughly to prevent separation and achieve a silky, glossy texture.
- Filling Folding Method: Incorporate whipped cream gently to maintain airiness and prevent deflating the light, creamy mixture.
- Chilling Crucial Step: Refrigerate for the full recommended time to ensure the pie sets properly and develops rich, blended flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 493
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 327 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg