Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache Pie
A rich and decadent pie with layers of creamy peanut butter filling and silky chocolate ganache, perfect for any dessert lover.
Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie pan greased and floured
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 Mixing Bowl large
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch pie pan by greasing and flouring it.
- Mix the crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of the greased pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract, and continue beating until creamy. Spread the filling evenly over the cooled crust.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Pour the cooled ganache over the peanut butter filling, spreading evenly. Refrigerate the pie for at least two hours or until set.
- For best results, chill the pie overnight to ensure the ganache sets properly and flavors meld together.
- Before serving, let the pie sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. This will enhance the creamy texture.
- Store any leftover pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
Pro Tips: Use high-quality chocolate for the ganache. Allow ganache to cool before pouring over the filling. Chill pie thoroughly before serving. Garnish with chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings.
Ingredient Substitutions: Use gluten-free cookies for the crust. Substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with dairy-free alternatives.
How to Serve: Pair with coffee or black tea. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Storage & Freshness: Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare the pie a day in advance to allow flavors to meld.
Ingredient Substitutions: Use gluten-free cookies for the crust. Substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with dairy-free alternatives.
How to Serve: Pair with coffee or black tea. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Storage & Freshness: Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare the pie a day in advance to allow flavors to meld.