Description
Peanut Butter Pie is the ultimate decadent dessert that combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with a smooth, creamy filling and a crunchy Oreo cookie crust. This irresistible treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing your guests.
Ingredients
- 22 Oreo cookies
- 5 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounce semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 8 ounce full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Reese’s Pieces, crushed
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies until they are finely ground. Mix the crushed cookies with the melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form an even crust. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool completely.
2. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the hot cream over the chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a bowl. Let the mixture sit for 2 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth and glossy. Set the ganache aside to cool to room temperature.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cold heavy cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the creamy peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract, and continue beating until the filling is well combined and creamy.
4. Pour the peanut butter filling into the cooled Oreo crust, spreading it evenly. Drizzle the cooled ganache over the top of the filling, gently spreading it to cover the surface. Refrigerate the pie for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set properly.
Notes
To ensure your Peanut Butter Pie turns out perfectly, be sure to finely grind the Oreo cookies in a food processor for a smooth, even crust. Pressing the mixture firmly into the pie dish will help it hold its shape. Letting the hot cream sit over the chopped chocolate for a few minutes before stirring ensures the ganache emulsifies properly. Beating the cream cheese until it’s completely smooth before adding the other ingredients is key to achieving a lump-free filling. Allowing the pie to chill for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, is essential for the filling to set and develop the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg