Description
Creamy chocolate peanut butter pie blends rich, silky flavors into a dessert paradise. Chocolate lovers will savor each smooth, indulgent bite of this irresistible classic that promises pure comfort and delightful satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 20 cookies)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- Chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch pie dish with light greasing.
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until thoroughly combined.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the pie dish, covering the bottom and sides completely to create a uniform crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, then allow it to cool entirely at room temperature.
- Using an electric mixer, blend peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate whipped heavy cream into the peanut butter mixture, folding gently to maintain its airy texture.
- Transfer the peanut butter filling into the cooled chocolate crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it reaches a gentle simmer.
- Pour hot cream over semisweet chocolate chips in a separate bowl, letting it rest briefly before stirring into a glossy ganache.
- Carefully drizzle and spread the chocolate ganache across the peanut butter filling, ensuring complete coverage.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours to allow complete setting and flavor melding.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top for added crunch and visual appeal before serving.
Notes
- Customize the crust by experimenting with different cookie types like graham crackers or Oreos for unique flavor profiles.
- Ensure cream cheese and peanut butter are at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with low-fat alternatives and use whipped topping instead of heavy cream.
- Create a gluten-free option by using gluten-free chocolate cookies or almond flour for the crust base.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 469 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 177 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg