Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Graham Cracker Crust
If you are a fan of chocolate and peanut butter, then you are going to love this recipe for an easy chocolate peanut butter pie with a graham cracker crust. This pie is the perfect combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, all nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup of granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 1 cup of creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of heavy cream, whipped
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure to press the crumbs evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the dish.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Set aside to cool.
5. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
6. In another mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
7. Fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well combined.
8. Pour half of the peanut butter mixture into the cooled crust.
9. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 15 seconds until melted and smooth.
10. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter mixture in the crust.
11. Pour the remaining peanut butter mixture over the melted chocolate.
12. Smooth the top of the pie with a spatula.
13. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours or until set.
Tips
- For a different twist, try using a chocolate graham cracker crust instead of the traditional graham cracker crust.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing it with the peanut butter.
- When melting the chocolate, be sure to stir it frequently to prevent it from burning.
Conclusion
This easy chocolate peanut butter pie with a graham cracker crust is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and sure to please any chocolate and peanut butter lover. Give it a try and see for yourself!
