This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is an easy and delicious recipe that is perfect for any occasion. The pie is made with a chocolate cookie crust, a layer of peanut butter, and a chocolate ganache topping. It is then finished with a drizzle of peanut butter and chocolate. This pie is sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) chocolate cookie crust
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Method
- In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter and chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 1 minute, or until the peanut butter is melted. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture into the crust. Spread evenly.
- In a small saucepan, heat the cream over low heat until it just begins to simmer. Add the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer. Spread evenly.
- Place the pie in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is set.
- Remove the pie from the refrigerator. In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the peanut butter and chocolate chips for 1 minute, or until the peanut butter is melted. Stir until smooth. Drizzle the peanut butter over the chocolate.
- Cut the pie into 8 slices and serve.
Potential changes & improvements
If you want a more decadent pie, you can add additional chocolate chips to the peanut butter layer or the chocolate ganache topping. You could also use a different type of chocolate cookie for the crust, such as an Oreo cookie crust. For a less sweet pie, you could omit the chocolate chips from the peanut butter layer.
What other food it works well with
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. It also goes well with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk.
Common Mistakes
One mistake that people often make when making this pie is not letting the chocolate ganache topping set before adding the peanut butter drizzle. This can cause the peanut butter to run off the pie. Another mistake is not chilling the pie long enough, which can result in a pie that is not firm.
Nutritional Information
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is high in calories and fat. It is also high in sugar. Each slice of pie contains approximately 500 calories and 30 grams of fat. This pie is not suitable for people with allergies to peanuts or chocolate.
Allergens
This recipe contains peanuts and chocolate. It is not suitable for people with allergies to these ingredients.