Description
A deliciously indulgent dessert that combines a chocolate crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and a rich chocolate ganache topping, perfect for peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (from Oreo cookies, filling removed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter (not natural variety)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional, for gloss)
- Mini Reese’s cups (for garnish)
- Chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- Chocolate drizzle (for garnish)
- Peanut butter drizzle (for garnish)
- Sea salt flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix until the crumbs are thoroughly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly onto the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate the crust for 20 to 30 minutes, or bake at 350°F for 10 minutes then allow to cool completely.
- Using a chilled mixing bowl and whisk or electric mixer, whip 1 1/4 cups heavy cream to stiff peaks and set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, then mix until thick and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until the filling becomes light and fully combined.
- Spread the prepared peanut butter filling evenly into the cooled crust. Smooth the surface with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before topping.
- Heat 3/4 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour over chocolate chips and butter in a heatproof bowl. Let stand for 2 minutes before stirring until glossy and fully smooth. Allow ganache to cool slightly.
- Gently pour the cooled ganache over the pie filling, spreading to the edges. Tap the pan to remove any air bubbles.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for 3 to 4 hours or overnight, until completely firm.
- Optionally, decorate with mini Reese’s cups, chopped peanuts, chocolate or peanut butter drizzle, or sea salt flakes before serving.
Notes
- This dessert is best prepared a day in advance for optimal firmness.
- For extra flair, use a mix of garnishes for presentation.
- Be sure to use creamy peanut butter for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg