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Over the Top Peanut Butter Pie

This Over-the-Top Peanut Butter Pie is a rich, creamy, and decadent dessert that tastes like a giant Reese’s cup in pie form.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 33 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1½ cups Graham cracker crumbs about 10-2 crackers
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter not natural or oily
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream cold
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream cold
  • 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup Chocolate chips
  • ½ cup Mini peanut butter cups chopped
  • 2 tbsp Creamy peanut butter melted

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing bowls at least 2
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Microwave-safe bowl for melting peanut butter

Method
 

  1. Make the crust
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
    Press mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
    Bake for 8 minutes, then cool completely before filling. (For a no-bake version, chill crust for 1 hour instead.)
  2. Make the filling
    In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
    In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks.
    Gently fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated.
  3. Assemble the pie
    Spread the filling evenly into the cooled crust.
    Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  4. Make the whipped cream topping
    In a chilled bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
    Spread or pipe whipped cream over the chilled pie.
  5. Decorate
    Sprinkle mini chocolate chips evenly over the whipped cream.
    Scatter chopped mini peanut butter cups on top.
    Drizzle melted peanut butter across the top (heat peanut butter in the microwave for about 20–30 seconds until pourable).
  6. Serve
    Slice and enjoy!