April 3, 2015

Silky peanut butter pie

Finished peanut butter pie.

This pie is sure to please everyone at your next gathering or dinner party. Smooth, creamy peanut butter whipped together with cream cheese and whipped cream in a shell of chocolate cookies - I mean, who could resist?? 

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Peanut butter + chocolate is a favorite combination of mine (as I bet many of you) so I knew when I finally got around to making a peanut butter pie during 25 Pies of 2015 that it would be in a chocolate crust. 

We had this pie when my in-laws were over for dinner and then had the leftovers the next night with my mom. It was a big hit with everyone; so much so that I never had the opportunity to get a photo of a slice. We were all too busy eating it! It's okay though - just trust me when I say you won't be disappointed by this rich, delicious pie.

Close up of the top of a finished peanut butter pie.


Silky peanut butter pie
heaped 1-1/4 cups chocolate snap cookie or chocolate graham cracker crumbs (pulsed fine in food processor)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
1-1/4 cups creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
mini chocolate chips, for decorating, optional

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the cookie crumbs and butter in a bowl until well-combined. Spread into a 9-inch pie plate and gently press in an even layer along the bottom and sides. Bake for 10 minutes and then set aside to cool (turn off oven).

In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or with a hand mixer, beat the whipping cream starting at a low speed and working your way up to high, until stiff peaks form. Set aside (or transfer to another bowl if using the stand mixer and then set aside).

In the stand mixer (or another bowl), beat together the cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until well-combined. Add the vanilla. 

Slowly fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture a third at a time until no white streaks remain. Spread the filling into the cooled cookie crust as evenly as you can. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 5 hours to overnight.

Decorate with chocolate chips, if desired, and slice to serve.

Silky peanut butter pie ready for serving.

18 comments:

  1. I can't get enough of peanut butter! This pie looks super inviting.

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  2. Peanut butter and chocolate is a winning combination - yum!

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  3. Peanut Butter Pie just might be my all time favorite dessert! This one looks so creamy and dreamy. :)

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  4. Peanut butter and chocolate- my favorite!!! This looks really good! :)

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  5. Oh, boy, that filling sounds divine! I can see why this pie was a hit with everyone!

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  6. I wouldn't want to wait while you took photos of a slice either…I'm sure your family enjoyed it.

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  7. Such a perfect combination, peanut butter, chocolate and cheese! Your pie certainly makes such a divine treat!

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  8. I like to spread peanut butter + Nutella on my toast and I know this combination of your peanut butter pie is yummy! Great combo!

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  9. I like to spread peanut butter + Nutella on my toast and I know this combination of your peanut butter pie is yummy! Great combo!

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  10. There is no way I could resist a second slice of this! Maybe even three.

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  11. This pb pie looks absolutely delicious :D

    Happy Easter!
    Choc Chip Uru

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  12. I actually love that you didn't get a picture of a slice--that's much more realistic to me, AND convincing that this is a darn good pie! I love peanut butter and chocolate!

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  13. we LOVE this pie and eat it so quickly that i have to really strictly control how often i make it! delicious. :)

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  14. Oh man I can not pass up anything with peanut butter in it. I need this now!!!

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  15. This is for all of the peanut butter lovers out there. This pie looks delicious.

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  16. Can I use a container of whipped topping instead of the whipped cream?

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    1. I have never tried it so I can't say. I'm not sure how much you would need to use and the consistency may not be the same.

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