Frozen Chocolate Peanut Delight

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: Not specified
Total Time: 8 hours and 10 minutes

Description:
Indulge in the luscious delight of our Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, a heavenly creation from lovewithrecipes.com. This delightful pie combines the richness of chocolate with the nutty goodness of peanut butter, creating a dessert that’s bound to become a favorite. Perfect for any occasion or a weeknight treat, this pie is freezer-friendly, allowing you to have a slice of bliss whenever the craving strikes.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup (additional)
• 3 tablespoons water (additional)
• 3/4 cup peanuts
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons regular margarine

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 615.8
• Fat: 40.4g
• Saturated Fat: 18g
• Cholesterol: 69.6mg
• Sodium: 281.7mg
• Carbohydrates: 59g
• Fiber: 2.5g
• Sugar: 37.6g
• Protein: 10.5g

Recipe Yield: Approximately 6 servings

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Peanut Butter Cookie Crust:

   • Crush the cookies to fine crumbs.
   • Melt the butter or margarine.
   • Combine the crushed cookies and melted butter, mixing well.
   • Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
   • Chill in the refrigerator until set.

2. Prepare the Filling:

   • Combine chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, and 1 tablespoon water in the top of a double boiler.
   • Cook over simmering water until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
   • Remove from heat and let it cool.

3. Peanut Butter Mixture:

   • In a 2-qt saucepan, combine peanut butter, 1/3 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons corn syrup, and 3 tablespoons water.
   • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well blended.
   • Pour into a bowl, stir in peanuts, and let it cool.

4. Whipped Cream and Egg White Mixture:

   • Beat egg whites until foamy using an electric mixer at high speed.
   • Gradually add 2 tablespoons of sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Beat in the vanilla until stiff, glossy peaks form when the beaters are lifted slowly.
   • Fold the egg white mixture into the whipped cream.
   • Then fold in the peanut butter mixture.

5. Assembly:

   • Pour half of the peanut butter mixture into the peanut butter cookie crust.
   • Drizzle half of the chocolate mixture over the filling.
   • Top with the remaining filling.
   • Drizzle the remaining chocolate in parallel lines over the filling.
   • Use a knife to create parallel lines at 1-inch intervals.

6. Freezing:

   • Freeze until firm.
   • Wrap securely in aluminum foil.
   • Return to the freezer and continue freezing for 8 hours or overnight.

7. Serving:

   • Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Indulge in the decadence of this Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, where the creamy peanut butter meets the silky chocolate in a frozen symphony of flavors. This delightful dessert is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a work of art with its drizzled chocolate lines. Perfect for a make-ahead dessert, it promises to be a showstopper at any gathering. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a journey of sweet bliss with each scrumptious bite! 🍫🥜✨