Decadent and Delicious Easy Chocolate Cheesecake Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

This easy-to-make recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter into a heavenly dessert. With a graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese and peanut butter filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping, this pie is a showstopper that is sure to impress. Serve it chilled and watch as your guests fall in love with this delectable treat.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy cream

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
2. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and well combined.
3. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese and peanut butter mixture.
4. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
5. In a small saucepan, heat the ½ cup of heavy cream until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and add the semisweet chocolate chips. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and shiny.
6. Pour the chocolate ganache over the chilled pie and spread it evenly with a spoon or spatula.
7. Refrigerate for an additional hour or until the ganache is set.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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