Try this Peanut Butter Pie recipe.
- Carbohydrate 51.8631247753931 g
- Cholesterol 737.955802867063 mg
- Fat 294.468483561189 g
- Fiber 3.87000000493112 g
- Protein 31.5632637776278 g
- Saturated Fat 167.246565881602 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (775g)
- Sodium 2333.04275247933 mg
- Sugar 47.993124770462 g
- Trans Fat 24.9618523888971 g
- Calories 2901 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Place cookies in food processor and pulse until they're small crumbs.
- Add the melted butter and stir with a fork to combine.
- Press into a pie pan and bake 7 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Combine peanut butter and cream cheese and beat until combined.
- Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
- Add in whipped topping and blend until completely incorporated.
- Pour into the crustand smooth the top.
- Chill before serving.
Why does the filling separate when the temperature fluctuates too drastically between the refrigerator and the counter? Managing the moisture and fat ratios in a cream cheese and peanut butter base requires specific handling to prevent weeping. Creating this dessert relies on distinct physical changes, from the initial crumb binding to the final chill.
- Pulse the chocolate cookies in a food processor until uniform fine crumbs form, ensuring the melted butter coats every particle evenly for a stable crust.
- Bake the pressed crust at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for precisely seven minutes, watching for the edges to look dry before removing it from the heat.
- Allow the baked crust to cool completely to room temperature before adding any filling, otherwise the residual heat will melt the dairy fats and cause a soggy bottom.
- Beat the cream cheese and peanut butter thoroughly before introducing the powdered sugar to avoid lumps that disrupt the smooth mouthfeel.
- Store the finished dessert in the refrigerator for up to four days, covering it loosely to prevent the whipped topping from absorbing ambient refrigerator odors.
Second-day slices actually hold their structural integrity better than portions cut immediately after chilling, as the starches and fats fully set overnight. Maintaining a consistent refrigerator temperature prevents condensation from forming on the surface during storage.
