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Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie

If you are a chocolate lover or need a recipe that will cure your aching need for a Reese's, then you need to try this Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie. This Reese's Pie is thick and creamy peanut butter topped with a smooth and rich chocolate ganache.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 721kcal
Author: Jill

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

Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg