No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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1 ready-to-use pie crust (choose chocolate or graham cracker)
→ Peanut Butter Filling
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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1½ cups creamy peanut butter
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8 oz softened cream cheese
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1 cup thick whipping cream
→ Chocolate Layer and Decoration
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½ cup heavy cream (ganache base)
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2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
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A mix of Reese's candies for garnishing
# Instructions:
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Beat whipping cream in a bowl until you see firm peaks forming.
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Stir together powdered sugar, peanut butter, and softened cream cheese in a large bowl. Keep at it until it's completely smooth and lump-free.
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Carefully fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter blend. Be gentle to keep the texture airy and light.
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Scoop the peanut mixture into the pie crust and spread it out evenly. Smooth the top using a spatula.
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Melt chocolate chips and cream together in a microwaveable bowl. Heat for 30 seconds at a time, stirring each time, until completely melted and silky.
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Pour melted ganache over the filling. Spread it out evenly using a spatula so the whole surface is covered.
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Arrange Reese's candies on top in any design or pattern you like.
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Pop it in the fridge and leave it for at least 4 hours, or until it's firm and set all the way through.
# Notes:
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Soften cream cheese by letting it sit out to prevent lumps.
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Cool mixer tools and bowl ahead of whipping the cream for better results.
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Want more toppings? Add crushed cookies or drizzle some caramel on top!