Description
Homemade chocolate chip peanut butter pie delivers creamy indulgence with classic American dessert charm. Rich layers of sweet peanut butter filling and chocolate chips create a delightful treat you can savor alongside cold milk or warm coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (473 ml)
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (170 g)
- ¾ cup + ¼ cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 2 tbsps brown sugar (25 g)
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs (90 g)
- 4 tbsps melted butter (57 g)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Combine graham cracker crumbs with granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie plate, covering bottom and sides completely. Freeze the crust while preparing the filling.
- Cream Preparation: Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then refrigerate. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, gradually adding sugar and blending until uniform.
- Flavor Fusion: Incorporate peanut butter and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly. Gently fold the chilled whipped cream into the peanut butter base, maintaining its airy texture.
- Chocolate Chip Incorporation: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips throughout the filling, stirring to ensure even distribution. Pour the luscious mixture into the chilled crust, spreading evenly.
- Freezing and Serving: Place the pie in the freezer, allowing it to set completely for 3-4 hours. When ready to serve, remove from freezer and let stand 5-10 minutes for a softer consistency.
Notes
- Crust Consistency Check: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to create a solid, compact base that holds together perfectly.
- Whipping Technique: Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form to ensure maximum volume and lightness in the pie’s texture.
- Mixing Method: Fold whipped cream gently into peanut butter mixture to maintain airiness and prevent deflating the delicate cream.
- Freezing Tip: Allow pie to set completely in freezer for 3-4 hours, then let stand 5-10 minutes before serving for ideal creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 513
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg