Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie
Description
The pie begins by melting half of the milk chocolate chips with vegetable shortening, then pressing this mixture into a tart pan to form a chocolate crust that hardens upon chilling. The filling consists of creamy peanut butter blended smoothly with sifted powdered sugar and softened butter, creating a dense yet fluffy layer that fills the chocolate shell evenly.
Another batch of chocolate chips and shortening is melted and poured over the peanut butter layer, smoothing the top to seal the pie with a glossy chocolate finish. Refrigeration firmly sets the pie after about an hour, allowing clean slices. The dessert combines contrasting textures of a firm chocolate shell and a creamy peanut butter center with balanced sweetness.
This treat requires no baking beyond melting chocolate and is suitable for peanut butter and chocolate lovers looking for a rich, chilled pie. Serving chilled preserves the structure and prevents the filling from softening excessively.
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk chocolate chips divided
- 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening
- 2 cups peanut butter creamy
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 8 Tbsp butter softened
Instructions
- In a small glass bowl, add 2 cups chocolate chips and 1 Tbsp of shortening.
- Melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.
- Pour melted chocolate into a 10-inch tart pan coating the entire bottom and sides of pan. Refrigerate until set.
- In a large bowl, add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and softened butter and mix until smooth.
- Scoop the peanut butter mixture into the tart pan and evenly smooth the top.
- Melt remaining chocolate and 1 Tbsp of shortening. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter. Spread out the chocolate making sure it covers the entire surface and the top is completely smooth.
- Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
- Slice and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 721 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 721kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 62g | 124% |
| Vitamin A | 368IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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