Unbelievable Peanut Butter Pie
This Unbelievable Peanut Butter Pie features a creamy peanut butter filling, decadent chocolate ganache, and a crunchy Oreo crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 22 pieces regular Oreo cookies
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the ganache
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
For the filling
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold (for filling)
- 8 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
- 1 and 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional garnish
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- 1/4 cup Reese’s Pieces, crushed (optional, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, process the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Combine the crumbs with the melted butter and mix well. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes. Allow the crust to cool completely.
Making the ganache
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to boil. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a bowl and stir until the mixture is smooth. Let it cool to room temperature.
Making the filling
- In a separate bowl, beat the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well combined.
Assembly
- Spread the peanut butter filling over the cooled Oreo crust. Top with the chocolate ganache and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or overnight for best results.
Serving
- When it’s time to serve, cut the pie into slices using a sharp knife. Optionally, add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each slice and sprinkle with crushed Reese’s Pieces or chopped peanuts.
Notes
To keep your Unbelievable Peanut Butter Pie fresh, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should last for up to a week. For best flavor, allow it to chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving.