Description
Rich chocolate chip peanut butter pie blends creamy layers of indulgence with classic American dessert charm. Silky smooth filling nestled in a graham cracker crust promises delightful comfort you can savor slice by delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (473 ml)
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (25 grams)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Crust and Chocolate Components:
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs (90 grams)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter (57 grams)
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (170 grams)
Instructions
- Craft a delectable base by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs with granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter into a cohesive mixture.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into a 9-inch pie plate, ensuring complete coverage of bottom and sides extending approximately 2 inches high.
- Transfer the prepared crust to the freezer to set while assembling the filling.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff, voluminous peaks form, then carefully refrigerate the whipped cream.
- Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
- Gradually incorporate sugar into the cream cheese, blending until fully integrated and uniform.
- Add smooth peanut butter and pure vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to create a rich, creamy base.
- Delicately fold the chilled whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, maintaining the airiness of the whipped cream.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips throughout the filling, gently stirring to ensure even distribution.
- Transfer the luscious filling into the chilled graham cracker crust, spreading evenly.
- Place the pie in the freezer and allow to set until completely firm, typically 3-4 hours.
- Serve directly from the freezer or let stand for 5-10 minutes to achieve a softer, more creamy consistency.
Notes
- Chilling is crucial for achieving the perfect pie texture, allowing flavors to meld and set properly.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Opt for high-quality mini chocolate chips for bursts of rich chocolate throughout the creamy peanut butter base.
- Graham cracker crust provides a delightful crunch that complements the silky pie filling.
- Make ahead and freeze for up to two weeks, making it an ideal dessert for advance party preparation.
- Slightly thaw before serving to create a luxuriously creamy, almost ice cream-like consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg