Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Description
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie starts with a crust made by pulsing Oreo cookies until crumbly, then combining with melted butter and pressing into a pie dish. The filling is a smooth blend of creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Once the crust is chilled, the filling is spread over it evenly. A rich chocolate ganache made from dark chocolate chips, milk, and maple syrup is poured on top and smoothed out. The pie is chilled for at least four hours to set. Just before serving, it can be garnished with whipped cream, peanuts, or chocolate shavings for added texture and flavor contrast.
The combination of an Oreo crumb crust and a creamy peanut butter filling offers a mix of crunchy and smooth textures, while the chocolate ganache adds a glossy, slightly sweet topping. Chilling allows the pie to firm up so slicing is easy and the flavors meld together.
This pie works well as a make-ahead dessert for gatherings or special occasions, stored in the fridge until ready to serve. It can be sliced directly from the chilled pie dish and is rich enough to serve on its own or alongside a mild ice cream.
For best results, use an electric mixer to ensure the filling is fully creamy, and chill the pie until thoroughly set — around four hours—to achieve the proper texture and firmness. Adjust toppings according to preference for crunch or extra sweetness.
Ingredients
Crust
- 24 Oreo cookies gluten free or regular
- 6 tbsp butter melted
Filling
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter all natural creamy
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk dairy free or regular
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup milk dairy free or regular
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
Optional Toppings
- Whipped Cream
- peanut chopped
- chocolate shavings
Instructions
- First, pulse the Oreos in a food processor until they become crumbs. In a mixing bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs and melted butter. Stir to combine.
- Press this mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie dish, making an even crust. Place this in the fridge while you make the filling.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Remove the crust from the fridge. Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the crust.
- Next, make the ganache. In a small saucepan, add the milk. Once it begins to simmer, remove the pan from the heat. Add in the chocolate chips and maple syrup. Let it sit for 1 minute. Then, stir until completely creamy.
- Pour the ganache over the peanut butter filling. Spread into one even layer.
- Place the pie in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Just before serving, top with whipped cream, peanuts, or more chocolate if desired.
Notes
- Use flavored Oreos as preferred; gluten-free versions work for this crust.
- All-natural creamy peanut butter with only peanuts and salt produces the best filling texture.
- An electric mixer helps create a smooth, creamy peanut butter filling; mixing by hand is not recommended.
- The chocolate ganache should be thick and creamy before pouring over the filling.
- Chill the assembled pie for at least 4 hours to allow it to set fully.
- You can make the pie up to 48 hours in advance and keep refrigerated.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 728 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 728kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 418mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 313IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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