Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie
Indulge in this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie, a delightful dessert combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate flavors.
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours hours
Total Time: 6 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie, cream pie, Dessert, peanut butter, pie
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 400kcal
9-inch pie plate
Mixing Bowls
Saucepan
Whisk
Electric mixer
For the Crust
- 24 cookies Chocolate Sandwich Cookies crushed
- 5 tablespoons Melted Unsalted Butter
For the Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter high-quality
- 8 ounces Full-Fat Cream Cheese softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Chocolate Cream Layer
- 8 ounces Good Quality Semi-Sweet Chocolate chopped
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
For the Whipped Cream Topping
- 1 cup Heavy Cream additional
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar additional
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract additional
For Garnishing
- Chocolate Shavings
- Chopped Peanuts
- Peanut Butter Drizzle
Make the Peanut Butter Filling
Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Add the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until combined. Pour this delightful filling into the chilled crust and refrigerate.
Create the Chocolate Cream Layer
Place the chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it simmers, then pour it over the chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes before whisking until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before pouring it over the peanut butter filling.
Ensure cream cheese is completely softened, use high-quality chocolate, and allow the pie to chill for optimal flavor and texture.
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 6mg