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Chocolate Peanut Butter Temptation Pie

A silky, no-fuss crowd-pleaser that combines deep chocolate with rich peanut butter for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 18–20 cookies) or graham cracker crumbs with 2 tbsp cocoa Use gluten-free cookies for a gluten-free option.
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (room temperature) Crunchy peanut butter can be used for a different texture.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream, divided 1 cup for filling, 1/2 cup for ganache.
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
  • 2 tbsp light corn syrup or honey For shine in ganache.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Optional toppings
  • chopped peanuts, shaved chocolate, whipped cream, or a drizzle of salted caramel

Method
 

Make the crust
  1. Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press crumbs firmly into a 9-inch pie pan, covering the bottom and slightly up the sides.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes.
Prepare the peanut butter filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until creamy and well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold it into the peanut butter mixture.
  4. Spoon the peanut butter filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Return to fridge while you make the ganache.
Make the chocolate ganache
  1. Warm the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate.
  2. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in the corn syrup or honey.
Assemble
  1. Pour the ganache over the peanut butter layer, spreading gently to cover evenly.
  2. Add any optional toppings.
Chill and serve
  1. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the pie is set.
  2. Slice with a warm, clean knife for neat slices.
  3. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

For a thicker ganache, let it cool longer before pouring. Use good-quality chocolate and peanut butter for best flavor.