Description
Indulgent Nutty Banana Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie combines creamy textures with rich, decadent flavors that dance on your palate. Sweet banana notes and smooth chocolate swirls promise a delightful dessert experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 bananas
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping (or whipped cream)
Liquids and Additional Toppings:
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts or pecans
- Optional: Chocolate shavings or drizzle
Instructions
- Craft a robust foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar into a cohesive mixture. Press this textured base firmly across the pie pan’s bottom and sides, ensuring a compact and even layer. Allow the crust to stabilize in the refrigerator for approximately 10 minutes.
- Whip cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar into a silky, luxurious blend. Incorporate whipped topping gently, creating a voluminous and airy filling that promises rich, creamy indulgence.
- Establish a delicate peanut butter base layer across the chilled crust. Arrange banana slices meticulously to create a uniform, sweet foundation. Lavish the remaining peanut butter mixture over the bananas, smoothing the surface with precision.
- Transform chocolate chips into a decadent ganache by introducing scalding heavy cream. Let the mixture rest briefly, then stir until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency that promises intense chocolate depth.
- Cascade the molten chocolate ganache across the pie’s surface, ensuring complete and elegant coverage. Embellish with a generous sprinkle of chopped nuts, adding textural contrast and visual appeal. Optional chocolate shavings can enhance the decorative finish.
- Retreat the assembled pie to the refrigerator, allowing it to set and solidify for a minimum of two hours. When ready, slice carefully and serve chilled, revealing layers of nutty, chocolatey, and creamy decadence.
Notes
- Customize the crust by swapping graham crackers for gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Opt for reduced-fat cream cheese and natural peanut butter to create a lighter version of this indulgent dessert without compromising flavor.
- Consider freezing individual slices wrapped in plastic for up to two weeks, making it a convenient make-ahead dessert for unexpected guests or sudden sweet cravings.
- Enhance the banana flavor by caramelizing banana slices briefly in a pan with a touch of brown sugar before layering them in the pie for deeper, more complex taste notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg