Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
A rich and creamy dessert that combines chocolate and peanut butter in a delightful pie, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 package Oreo cookies Crushed for the crust.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted To combine with the crushed cookies.
For the filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream Gently folded into the peanut butter mixture.
For the ganache
- 1/2 cup heavy cream Heated for making ganache.
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Mixed with the heated heavy cream.
Instructions
Preparation
- Crush Oreo cookies and mix them with melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into a pie dish to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, mix creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold in whipped cream to the peanut butter mixture.
Assembly
- Pour the peanut butter filling into the crust and spread it evenly.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until it just starts to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, stirring until smooth to create the ganache.
- Pour the ganache over the peanut butter layer, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until it sets completely.
Serving
- Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream on top or a sprinkle of crushed nuts.
- Consider serving it alongside a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
Notes
Cover leftover pie with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped to avoid freezer burn. Use high-quality chocolate for richer taste and try other cookie crust variations for different flavors.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g