The comforting embrace of a chocolate peanut butter cream pie is like no other dessert. When I was a kid, this pie was often on the menu at potlucks and family reunions in the Midwest. Rich and creamy, with just the right amount of peanut butter and chocolate, it’s sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. This pie is perfect for when you want to wow guests at a dinner party or when you simply want something warm and soothing to eat after a hard week. And since it doesn’t need baking, it’s perfect for those who are always on the go!
Since this pie is on the rich side, it goes well with something light and refreshing. A simple green salad dressed with a tart vinaigrette would be a good accompaniment to cut through the sweetness. Alternatively, a spoonful of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream would be a lovely accompaniment to the pie. It would be lovely to garnish the dessert table with a variety of fresh berries if you plan on serving it at a gathering.
Cream Pie with Chocolate and Peanut Butter Filling Servings: 8
What You Need:
A 9-inch crust made with graham crackers
One cup of smooth peanut butter
100 milliliters of powdered sugar
Cubed cream cheese, 8 ounces:
1/2 cup heavy cream for whipping
100 milliliters of semisweet chocolate chips
half a cup of cream
1-tsp. vanilla essence
Garnish with 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts if desired.
How to Follow
For a velvety smooth peanut butter and cream cheese mixture, use a large mixing basin and whisk in the powdered sugar.
Form firm peaks with the heavy cream by whipping it in a separate dish.
After you’ve blended the peanut butter and mixture, gently fold in the whipped cream.
In a graham cracker crust, evenly distribute the peanut butter filling.
Make sure the bowl is safe to microwave before adding the milk and chocolate chips. Melt and smooth the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring every time.
Once the chocolate has melted, stir in the vanilla essence.
After you’ve distributed the peanut butter filling evenly, pour the chocolate mixture on top.
To make sure the pie sets, chill it in the fridge for at least four hours.
Garnish with chopped peanuts before serving, if preferred.
Tips and Variations
Substitute a chocolate cookie crust for the traditional graham cracker crust for a novel variation. To make it more fruity, you may place sliced bananas between the crust and the peanut butter filling. Add a little sea salt to the chocolate coating just before it hardens if you want salty-sweet flavors. Substitute reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping for the heavy cream for a healthier alternative.
