Deep Dish Peanut Butter Pie With Pretzel Crust
Introduction
If you're a fan of peanut butter, then you'll love this delicious deep dish peanut butter pie with pretzel crust. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The combination of the salty pretzel crust and the creamy peanut butter filling is simply irresistible.
Ingredients
For the pretzel crust, you'll need:
- 2 cups pretzels, crushed
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the peanut butter filling, you'll need:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Press the pretzel mixture into a 9-inch deep dish pie pan, making sure to press it up the sides of the pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
4. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Add the heavy cream to the mixture and beat on high speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
6. Pour the peanut butter mixture into the cooled pretzel crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, or until it is firm.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Variations
If you want to switch things up, try some of these variations:
- Use chocolate chips in the pretzel crust for a chocolatey twist.
- Top the pie with chopped peanuts or chocolate drizzle for added crunch.
- Swap out the creamy peanut butter for crunchy peanut butter for a different texture.
Conclusion
This deep dish peanut butter pie with pretzel crust is the perfect dessert for any occasion. With its creamy peanut butter filling and salty pretzel crust, it's sure to be a hit with anyone who loves peanut butter. Give it a try and see for yourself!