If You Have Chocolate Chips And Peanut Butter, Make This Candy-Inspired Pie

The combination of chocolate and peanut butter are a practically perfect pairing. After all, the classic candy Reese's Peanut Butter Cups rely heavily on people's love for this sweet and slightly savory flavor combination — a number of riffs on this original candy have resulted in over 10 different flavor variations Hershey's has released to its fans. And over the years, we've covered a number of pieces on this famed candy, including a deep dive into the namesake of this signature orange wrapped confection. But for candy connoisseurs that simply can't get enough of this peanut butter treat, we've got you covered with our Reese's-Inspired Peanut Butter Cup Pie recipe.

Resembling a giant version of this beloved candy, this peanut butter cup pie recipe is entirely no-bake — this is a great dessert to assemble if you don't want to heat up the whole house with your oven, or to make with younger children. And chances are, you have most (if not all) of these ingredients in your fridge and pantry already. By combining graham crackers, melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of vegetable oil, you have got yourself a crowd-pleaser sure to delight any Reese's fan.

The base of this Reese's-Inspired Peanut Butter Cup Pie recipe is simple; just melt your chocolate and mix together the peanut butter graham cracker filling. But the variations are endless — try experimenting by incorporating crushed roasted peanuts or some chopped Reese's peanut butter cups to decorate the top of your pie, or add them to the filling for a nice crunchy element. Serve out of the fridge with fresh banana and whipped cream, or add some crumbled Oreo pieces for a cookies and cream addition.

And if you are allergic to peanuts or just don't prefer the taste, try substituting the peanut butter with almond or cashew spread. If you want to go all out and mimic the flavors and textures of the famously rich and luxurious Dubai chocolate bar, use pistachio butter in place of the peanut butter in the filling, and fold in some toasted and shredded kataifi for a nice crunch. For a completely nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter instead (granola or cookie butter could also be a unique option to experiment with). Clearly, this dessert is as easy to customize as it is simple to whip up for a quick sweet treat to enjoy after school, work, or as an after-dinner dessert.