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Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe You'll Love Forever

Discover the Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe that's easy to make and perfect for any gathering!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo cookies
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted butter Melted
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter Smooth variety
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Sifted
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream Whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 tablespoon Pure vanilla extract
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Dark chocolate chips High-quality
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For ganache
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Optional for shine
For Garnishing
  • Peanut butter cups Optional
  • Peanuts Optional
  • Whipped cream Optional
  • Chocolate shavings Optional

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Saucepan
  • rubber spatula
  • Pie Pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Crush 24 Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs. Combine with 5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter in a mixing bowl, blend until it holds together. Press into a 9-inch pie pan and refrigerate.
  2. Blend 8 ounces softened cream cheese and 1 cup creamy peanut butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually sift in 1 cup powdered sugar and mix well. Whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream to soft peaks, then fold into the peanut butter mixture.
  3. Heat 1 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat just until steaming. Remove from heat, add 1 cup dark chocolate chips, stir continuously until glossy and smooth. Mix in 1 tablespoon butter if desired.
  4. Spread creamy peanut butter filling into chilled Oreo crust. Pour chocolate ganache over filling, spreading to cover evenly.
  5. Cover pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
  6. Garnish with peanut butter cups, crushed peanuts, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make ahead for convenience; store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

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