This Peanut Butter Cup Pie is the ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers. With a chocolate cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and a generous topping of chopped peanut butter cups, this pie is guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. It's the perfect dessert to celebrate special occasions or simply indulge in a sinful treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the chopped peanut butter cups over the filling.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!