Description
Monster cookie lovers rejoice! Peanut butter cheesecake pie blends irresistible flavors into one epic dessert sensation. Creamy cheesecake meets classic monster cookie charm, promising a delightful slice of pure indulgence you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) chocolate chip cookies or graham crackers, crushed
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 g / 3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (190 g) creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Monster Cookie Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (45 g) mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (45 g) mini M&Ms
- ¼ cup (20 g) rolled oats (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) peanut butter, melted (optional drizzle)
Instructions
- Craft a robust base by pulverizing cookies into fine crumbs, then blend with melted butter and sugar until the mixture holds together like damp beach sand. Press the mixture firmly into a pie dish, ensuring an even, compact layer that reaches both bottom and sides.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whip cream cheese and peanut butter until silky smooth, eliminating any potential lumps. Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla, blending until the mixture achieves a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Gently introduce whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, folding with delicate motions to maintain the airy texture and prevent deflation of the delicate volume.
- Transfer the creamy filling into the chilled crust, using a spatula to create a perfectly leveled surface that promises an Instagram-worthy presentation.
- Lavishly adorn the pie’s surface with a vibrant constellation of mini chocolate chips, colorful M&Ms, and hearty oats, creating a playful, textural landscape that hints at the decadence within.
- Optional: Drizzle a gossamer web of melted peanut butter across the topping, adding an extra layer of indulgence and visual intrigue.
- Carefully nestle the pie into the refrigerator, allowing it to set and develop its full flavor profile for a minimum of four hours, or ideally overnight.
- When ready to serve, slice with a knife warmed under hot water to ensure clean, precise cuts that showcase the pie’s stunning layers and colorful topping.
Notes
- Select cookie or graham cracker crusts that complement the pie’s flavor, like chocolate or plain graham crackers for added texture and taste.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, creamy filling that blends seamlessly.
- Use full-fat ingredients for the richest, most decadent cheesecake texture and intense peanut butter flavor.
- Customize toppings by experimenting with different candies, nuts, or drizzles to make the pie uniquely yours and keep it exciting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 508
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg