Description
Peanut Butter Cup Pies Recipe
Ingredients
**For the Crust:**
– 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
**For the Peanut Butter Filling:**
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
**For the Chocolate Topping:**
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
**For Garnish:**
– Mini peanut butter cups, chopped (optional)
– Whipped cream (optional)
#### Instructions
1. **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. **Make the Crust:**
– In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
– Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
– Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a muffin tin or mini pie pan to form a crust. Use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a glass to press it down evenly.
– Bake the crusts for 5-7 minutes, then let them cool completely.
3. **Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling:**
– In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and cream cheese together until smooth.
– In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
– Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well combined.
4. **Fill the Crusts:**
– Spoon the peanut butter filling into the cooled crusts, smoothing it out with a spatula.
– Refrigerate the pies for at least 2 hours, or until set.
5. **Prepare the Chocolate Topping:**
– In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter.
– Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
6. **Top the Pies:**
– Spoon or drizzle the melted chocolate over the set peanut butter filling.
– Return the pies to the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
7. **Garnish and Serve:**
– Before serving, garnish with chopped mini peanut butter cups and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Enjoy these delightful Peanut Butter Cup Pies! They’re rich, creamy, and perfect for any peanut butter lover.
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