Giant Peanut Butter Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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3/4 cup heavy whipping cream.
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12 Oreo cookies.
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12 Nutter Butter cookies.
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6 tablespoons salted butter, melted (divided).
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1 cup creamy peanut butter.
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8 ounces whipped cream cheese.
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1/3 cup powdered sugar.
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8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed.
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8 Reese's peanut butter cups, full size.
# Instructions:
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Heat the Cream: In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy whipping cream for about 1 minute. Check the temperature, and if needed, heat for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until it's very hot but not boiling. Melt the Chocolate: Add the chocolate chips to the hot cream. Let it sit for 3-4 minutes. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
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Prepare the Cookies: Use a blender or food processor to grind the Nutter Butters and Oreos separately until they reach a fine, sandy consistency. Combine with Butter: Place the ground cookies in separate small bowls. Add 3 tablespoons of melted butter to each and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Form the Crust: Spoon the cookie mixtures randomly around a 9-inch pie plate. Press them into an even layer on the bottom and up the sides of the plate. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to pack the crust tightly. Place the crust in the freezer while you make the filling.
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Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the peanut butter, whipped cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the Cool Whip using the hand mixer on low speed or a rubber spatula. Be careful not to over mix to maintain the Cool Whip's fluffiness.
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Add the Filling: Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cookie crust. Top with Ganache: Pour the slightly cooled chocolate ganache over the peanut butter filling. Smooth it out with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Decorate: Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle chopped Reese's cups over the top.
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Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.