Description
This Valentine Irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie features a creamy filling of peanut butter and rich chocolate topped with glossy fudge. Its easy preparation and delightful flavors make it a must for any celebration or treat for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 gluten-free Oreos
- 5 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (Jif Naturals recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 12 oz frozen whipped topping (thawed and divided)
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter (cut into pats)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Reserved whipped topping
- 2 heaping tablespoons peanuts (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust by blending Oreos into fine crumbs, mixing with melted butter, and pressing into a pie pan. Freeze for 20-30 minutes.
- Mix peanut butter filling by combining peanut butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and fill pie crust, then freeze.
- Make the hot fudge sauce by heating chocolate chips, cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until combined. Stir in butter and vanilla.
- Pour hot fudge over the peanut butter layer, cover, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
- Top with reserved whipped topping and chopped peanuts before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure all creamy ingredients are at room temperature for smooth blending.
This pie can be made a day in advance for optimal flavor as it sets in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
