Description
Creamy giant peanut butter chocolate delight pie showcases rich layers of indulgence from American dessert traditions. Chocolate ganache and silky peanut butter filling create irresistible comfort that promises sweet satisfaction for anyone craving intense flavor combinations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) peanut butter, creamy
- 1 ½ cups (255 g) chocolate chips, semi-sweet
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, whipped
- 12 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 12 Nutter Butter cookies, crushed
- 6 tbsps (85 g) butter, salted, melted
- ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup (40 g) powdered sugar
- 8 oz (225 g) Cool Whip, thawed
- 8 Reese’s peanut butter cups, full size, chopped
Instructions
- Ganache Preparation: Heat heavy whipping cream in a microwave-safe bowl until extremely hot, then introduce chocolate chips. Allow gentle melting, stirring until achieving a luxurious, glossy consistency. Set aside for cooling.
- Crust Formation: Pulverize Nutter Butters and Oreo cookies separately in a food processor, creating fine crumbs. Blend each crumb mixture with melted butter, then meticulously press into a 9-inch pie plate, extending coverage along sides and base. Use a measuring cup’s bottom for precise compaction. Refrigerate to set.
- Filling Development: Utilize an electric mixer to blend peanut butter, whipped cream cheese, and powdered sugar until achieving a velvety smooth texture. Gently fold in Cool Whip, maintaining its delicate airiness with minimal manipulation.
- Assembly and Decoration: Spread the peanut butter filling evenly across the chilled crust. Pour the slightly cooled chocolate ganache over the surface, using an offset spatula to create a sleek finish. Immediately garnish with chopped Reese’s cups, ensuring attractive coverage before chocolate sets.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the pie for optimal texture and flavor melding, allowing the layers to harmonize and firm up completely.
Notes
- Precise Crumb Preparation: Pulse cookies separately to maintain distinct flavor profiles and prevent cross-contamination of crumbs.
- Crust Compression Technique: Use a measuring cup’s bottom to create a firm, even crust that holds together perfectly without crumbling.
- Ganache Cooling Strategy: Allow chocolate mixture to cool slightly before drizzling to prevent melting the peanut butter layer and maintain distinct layers.
- Whipped Cream Preservation: Fold Cool Whip gently to retain its airy texture, ensuring a light and fluffy pie filling that doesn’t deflate or become dense.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 285 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 29 mg