Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie with Chocolate Recipe
This indulgent Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie with Chocolate combines a crunchy pretzel crust with a creamy peanut butter filling and a rich chocolate topping. Perfectly balanced with sweet, salty, and chocolatey flavors, this no-bake dessert is easy to prepare and delightfully satisfying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a pie dish to form the crust. Place aside.
- Make the peanut butter filling: In a separate bowl, blend the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to lighten it.
- Assemble the filling: Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the prepared pretzel crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Prepare the chocolate topping: Melt the semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling and spread it evenly to cover the surface.
- Chill the pie: Place the assembled pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least four hours or preferably overnight. This allows the pie to set properly and the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For best results, use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture.
- Ensure the pretzel crumbs are finely crushed for a sturdier crust.
- Be careful not to overwhip the cream to avoid a grainy texture.
- This pie should be stored refrigerated and is best served cold.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with chocolate bars if preferred.
Keywords: peanut butter pie, pretzel crust, chocolate peanut butter dessert, no bake pie, easy dessert
