5 from 10 votes
Peanut Butter Pie
Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.
Prep Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 28 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
622 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 12 to 14 to 14 whole graham crackers crushed (about 1 1/2 to 2 cups crumbs)
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
Dark Chocolate Layer:
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 4 oz. semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped
Peanut Butter Mousse Filling:
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- ¾ cup peanut butter creamy or chunky
Topping and Decoration:
- Whipped Cream sweetened
- 2 tablespoons peanuts crushed
- 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350. In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and butter, stir until well blended. Using the palm of your hand, press the moistened crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9- or 10-inch pie plate. Bake in the center of the oven for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the crust turns lightly golden. Set the pie crust on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the chocolate layer: In a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until it just comes to a simmer. Remove the pan from the heat, add the chocolate, and stir until melted and smooth. Pour the mixture into the cooled pie crust, smoothing it over the bottom and slightly up the sides. Freeze for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chocolate layer is firm.
- Prepare the mousse: In a heavy medium-size saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add ½ cup milk and whisk until smooth. Add the remaining milk and the egg yolks and whisk until smooth. Set the saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk constantly until the custard comes to a boil. Still whisking, boil for 1 minute until very thick. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla and peanut butter. Pour the mousse into the baked pie crust. Chill for 1 hour, or until firm. Before serving, decorate the pie with whipped cream and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
622kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
407mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 622kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 407mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.