Peanut Butter Pie With Oreo Crust And Chocolate Ganache
Introduction
If you are a fan of peanut butter, chocolate, and Oreos, then you are definitely going to love this delicious and decadent peanut butter pie with Oreo crust and chocolate ganache. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the Oreo crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup melted butter
For the peanut butter filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the chocolate ganache:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mix together the crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure to press it evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the dish.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes and then remove it from the oven and let it cool completely.
5. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is light and fluffy.
6. Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat until well combined.
7. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
8. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until it is well combined.
9. Pour the peanut butter filling into the cooled Oreo crust and spread it out evenly.
10. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it is simmering.
11. Remove the cream from the heat and stir in the semisweet chocolate chips until they are completely melted and smooth.
12. Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the peanut butter filling, spreading it out evenly.
13. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Variations
If you want to switch up the flavors of this delicious peanut butter pie, here are a few variations you can try:
- Use a graham cracker crust instead of an Oreo crust.
- Swap out the semisweet chocolate chips for milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate chips.
- Add chopped peanuts or peanut butter cups on top of the chocolate ganache for some extra crunch.
- Mix in some chopped pretzels for a sweet and salty flavor combination.
Conclusion
This peanut butter pie with Oreo crust and chocolate ganache is the perfect dessert for any peanut butter and chocolate lover. With its rich and creamy filling, crunchy Oreo crust, and smooth chocolate ganache, this dessert is sure to be a hit. Try out some of the variations to switch up the flavors and make it your own. Enjoy!
