This Peanut Butter Pie is a delightful combination of creamy peanut butter filling, a crunchy graham cracker crust, and a decadent chocolate ganache topping. It's a perfect treat for peanut butter lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
- Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until simmering. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the chilled pie. Return to the refrigerator for another hour to set.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy the luscious and creamy Peanut Butter Pie with every bite!
Interesting Facts
Peanut butter is a good source of protein, making this dessert a slightly healthier treat option.
This Peanut Butter Pie can be customized with toppings like whipped cream, chopped peanuts, or drizzled caramel for added indulgence.