Description

If you love the classic chocolate and peanut butter combination, this Giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup will quickly become your favorite dessert. It features a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, a fluffy peanut butter filling, and a rich chocolate ganache topping finished with chopped Reese’s cups. This easy no-bake dessert is perfect for parties, celebrations, or whenever you need a show-stopping treat. Whether you’re looking for fun food ideas, easy dessert recipes, or indulgent dinner ideas to finish a meal, this giant peanut butter cup delivers irresistible flavor in every slice.

Ingredients

24 chocolate sandwich cookies crushed

6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

1 cup creamy peanut butter

8 ounces cream cheese softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup heavy whipping cream cold

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup heavy cream for ganache

1 cup mini Reese’s peanut butter cups chopped

2 tablespoons chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.

2. Mix the crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined and press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of an 8 or 9 inch springform pan. Chill in the freezer while preparing the filling.

3. Beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth.

4. Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract and mix until light and fluffy.

5. In a separate bowl whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to create a light mousse texture.

7. Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours or until the filling is firm.

9. Heat the heavy cream for the ganache until steaming then pour it over the chocolate chips and stir until smooth.

10. Allow the ganache to cool slightly then pour it over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.

11. Top with chopped Reese’s cups and chocolate shavings.

12. Return to the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to set the topping before slicing and serving.

Notes

For the smoothest filling make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.

Allow the dessert to chill overnight if possible for the cleanest slices and best texture.

Run a knife under hot water and wipe dry before slicing for perfect bakery style slices.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 520
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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