Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥧 Yield: 1 pie
Description:
Indulge in the decadent delight of Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie, a tantalizing treat that perfectly marries the rich creaminess of peanut butter with the luxurious sweetness of chocolate. Whether you’re craving a luscious dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth or seeking a refreshing summer delight, this recipe promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Best of all, you can freeze this pie for later enjoyment, making it an ideal make-ahead dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1 package cream cheese
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. |
| 2 | Add peanut butter and 1 cup of icing sugar to the bowl. |
| 3 | Beat the mixture until well blended and creamy. |
| 4 | In a separate small bowl, beat 1/2 cup of whipping cream until soft peaks form. |
| 5 | Gradually beat in the remaining 1/4 cup of icing sugar and vanilla extract into the whipped cream. |
| 6 | Slowly fold the whipped cream mixture into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated. |
| 7 | Pour the creamy filling into a cooled pie shell, spreading it evenly. |
| 8 | To prepare the chocolate topping, melt the semisweet chocolate and remaining whipping cream together in a double boiler over hot but not boiling water. |
| 9 | Whisk the chocolate and cream mixture until smooth and glossy. |
| 10 | Allow the chocolate mixture to cool until lukewarm, then pour it over the pie, spreading it evenly with a spatula if needed. |
| 11 | To ensure even coverage, gently rock the pie back and forth. |
| 12 | Create a decorative border one inch from the edge of the pie by forming a circle with the chopped peanuts. |
| 13 | Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, allowing the topping to set. |
| 14 | Once the topping has set, you can cover the pie with plastic wrap for storage. |
| 15 | For longer storage or a frozen summer treat, freeze the pie until ready to serve. |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 733.8
- Total Fat: 55.3g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
- Sodium: 371.9mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 52.5g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sugars: 34.4g
- Protein: 15g
Indulge in the heavenly combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate with this irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to become a family favorite and leave everyone asking for seconds!
