Description
Creamy chocolate chip peanut butter pie delivers a harmonious blend of rich flavors and textures. Indulgent dessert promises comfort with each delectable slice, inviting you to savor its irresistible charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (260 g) creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (45 g) mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps peanut butter, melted (optional drizzle)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers with sugar and melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand. Press the crumbly blend firmly into a 9-inch pie dish, creating an even layer that climbs the sides. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to solidify the foundation.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese and peanut butter until silky smooth. Blend in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until harmonious. Gently fold in whipped cream, maintaining airiness, then incorporate mini chocolate chips for textural intrigue.
- Assembly and Decoration: Spread the luscious filling evenly into the chilled crust. Artfully scatter additional mini chocolate chips across the surface. Drizzle melted peanut butter in an elegant pattern to enhance visual appeal.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of four hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to firm into a decadent dessert. When serving, slice into elegant wedges and accompany with a chilled glass of milk to complement the rich, creamy experience.
Notes
- Optimize Graham Cracker Crust: Use a food processor for consistently fine crumbs, preventing crumbly or uneven texture that might compromise the pie’s foundation.
- Prevent Filling Deflation: Whip cream cheese and peanut butter at room temperature to ensure smooth blending without lumps, maintaining the filling’s silky consistency.
- Chocolate Chip Distribution: Fold mini chocolate chips gently to prevent sinking, ensuring even chocolate bites throughout each slice of the pie.
- Chilling Technique: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to achieve the perfect set, allowing flavors to develop and texture to become firm and slice-friendly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg