Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Pie: 1 Magical Bite
This no-bake pie recipe combines the irresistible combination of sweet and salty. A crunchy pretzel crust is filled with a creamy peanut butter filling and topped with a rich chocolate ganache. It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix well.
- Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the pretzel crust.
- In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the peanut butter filling.
- Chill the pie for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Notes
- For an extra salty kick, sprinkle a few extra crushed pretzels on top before serving.
- You can substitute milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips for semi-sweet.
- For a firmer crust, you can bake the pretzel crust for 8-10 minutes at 350°F (175°C) before filling. Let it cool completely before adding the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg