Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

A sinfully rich pie featuring a creamy, peanut butter filling in a chocolate cookie crust, topped with a chocolate ganache. Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup creamy peanut butter

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups heavy cream, whipped

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie pan to form a crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.

2. In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.

3. Gently fold in whipped heavy cream until filling is smooth and fluffy. Spoon filling into the cooled crust, spreading evenly.

4. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and glossy.

5. Pour the chocolate ganache over the peanut butter filling, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Chill pie in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Storage

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Reheating

Allow to come to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for best texture.

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This recipe is for informational purposes only. Always follow proper food safety practices, cook foods to safe internal temperatures, and store leftovers appropriately. Results may vary.