Description
Creamy chocolate chip peanut butter pie delivers a smooth, indulgent dessert that blends rich flavors in every delightful bite. Sweet and nutty layers promise a delectable experience for chocolate and peanut butter enthusiasts who crave pure dessert bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (260 g) creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (45 g) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter, melted (optional drizzle)
Instructions
- Craft a delectable graham cracker foundation by pulverizing crackers with sugar and melted butter until the mixture mimics damp beach sand. Firmly press the crumbly blend into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring an even, compact layer that climbs up the sides. Refrigerate the crust for half an hour to solidify its structure.
- Transform cream cheese and peanut butter into a silky, luxurious canvas by whipping them together until perfectly smooth. Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture achieves a harmonious consistency. Gently introduce whipped cream, folding with delicate strokes to maintain airiness, then tenderly fold in mini chocolate chips for delightful bursts of texture.
- Transfer the luscious filling into the chilled crust, using a spatula to create a perfectly leveled surface that showcases the pie’s creamy potential.
- Elevate the pie’s visual appeal by generously scattering mini chocolate chips across the top. For an extra indulgent touch, delicately drizzle melted peanut butter in an artistic pattern.
- Allow the pie to rest and set in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours, permitting the flavors to meld and the texture to firm into a decadent, slice-worthy dessert.
- When ready to serve, carefully cut into elegant wedges and present this luxurious creation. Pair with a chilled glass of milk to complement the rich, creamy experience.
Notes
- Chill the crust thoroughly to create a sturdy base that won’t crumble when slicing the pie.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and peanut butter for smoother, lump-free mixing that blends seamlessly.
- Whip the cream carefully to soft peaks to maintain the pie’s light and airy texture without deflating the filling.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg