Description
A delicious and indulgent dessert combining the flavors of chocolate, peanut butter, and pretzels in a delightful pie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups pretzel crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the pretzel crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
- Spread this filling evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
- In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of sea salt to the chocolate topping.
- You can substitute the creamy peanut butter with crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg