Peanut Butter Cup Chess Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
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1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp salt
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3 large eggs
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
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6–8 mini peanut butter cups, chopped
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1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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2 tbsp chopped peanuts
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Additional mini peanut butter cups for topping
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt.
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Add eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
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Fold in peanut butter and chopped mini peanut butter cups.
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Pour filling into the prepared pie crust and bake 40–45 minutes, until set and lightly golden. Cool slightly.
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In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with heavy cream until smooth. Let cool slightly.
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Spread chocolate evenly over the top of the cooled pie.
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Sprinkle chopped peanuts and additional mini peanut butter cups over the chocolate layer.
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Chill pie in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set before slicing.
This creates a rich, layered peanut butter and chocolate dessert with extra crunch and indulgence.