Description
This Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Pie is a rich and creamy dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling, and topped with mini Reese’s peanut butter cups and warm hot fudge sauce. Perfectly chilled, it blends chocolate and peanut butter flavors into a decadent treat ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed (about 2 cups)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip or whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
Topping
- 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce, warmed
- 1/2 cup mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookies and melted unsalted butter until well mixed.
- Form the Crust: Press the Oreo mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to create an even crust layer.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to set it, then remove and allow it to cool completely.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweetness and Flavor: Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the ingredients are fully combined.
- Incorporate Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the peanut butter mixture until well blended for a light and fluffy texture.
- Add Peanut Butter Cups: Stir in one cup of chopped mini Reese’s peanut butter cups to the filling.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the prepared filling into the cooled Oreo crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Top with Fudge and Candy: Drizzle the warmed hot fudge sauce over the surface of the pie, then sprinkle the remaining half cup of chopped mini Reese’s peanut butter cups on top.
- Chill: Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set completely.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy this decadent, creamy peanut butter cup chocolate pie, perfect for dessert or special occasions.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Use a 9-inch pie dish to achieve the appropriate crust thickness.
- Warm the hot fudge sauce slightly to drizzle easily over the pie.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
- For a crunchy texture contrast, consider adding chopped nuts to the filling or topping.
