Peanut Butter PIE
- 30m Prep Time
- 0sCook Time
- 5h Ready In
One 10-inch single-crust pie This rich but mousse-like pie is a great favorite with children and the grown-ups who cook for them.
Ingredients
- 1 Crumb Crust made with graham crackers or chocolate wafers (opens in new tab)
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (235g) chunky or smooth peanut butter
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup (230g) cold heavy cream
- 1 Chocolate Ganache (opens in new tab)
- (⅓ cup chopped salted peanuts)
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 Crumb Crust made with graham crackers or chocolate wafers
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (235g) chunky or smooth peanut butter
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup (230g) cold heavy cream
- 1 Chocolate Ganache
- (⅓ cup chopped salted peanuts)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Line a 10-inch pie pan with: Crumb Crust made with graham crackers or chocolate wafers
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Step 2.
Bake the crust as directed in About Crumb Crusts. Let cool completely on a rack.
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Step 3.
Beat in a large bowl just until smoothly blended: 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup (235g) chunky or smooth peanut butter; ½ cup (100g) sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla
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Step 4.
Beat in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form: 1 cup (230g) cold heavy cream
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Step 5.
Using a large silicone spatula, fold half of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining cream. Spread the mixture evenly in the cooled pie crust. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
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Step 6.
Prepare: Chocolate Ganache
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Step 7.
Let cool to lukewarm, then pour the glaze over the top of the pie and spread evenly. If desired, sprinkle with: (⅓ cup chopped salted peanuts)
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Step 8.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or for up to 3 days.