Introducing the irresistible Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie, a delectable combination of creamy peanut butter filling and a crunchy pretzel crust.
The Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie is a delectable dessert that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and the delightful crunch of pretzels. This pie typically features a buttery pretzel crust filled with a creamy and smooth peanut butter filling. The filling is often made with a mixture of peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped cream, creating a luscious and indulgent texture. Some variations may also incorporate a layer of chocolate ganache or caramel sauce for an extra touch of decadence. The combination of the salty pretzel crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and sweet toppings creates a perfect balance of flavors that will surely satisfy any dessert lover’s cravings. Enjoy a slice of Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie as a delightful treat on its own, or pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert experience.
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INGREDIENTS YOU NEED
Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups pretzel crumbs (use a food processor to crumb) gluten free if needed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tbsp sugar
Pie:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
- 3/4 cups chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter NOT natural
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
Instructions To Make Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie
Crust:
- Spray a standard pie dish with non stick spray, set aside.
- Add all of your crust ingredients in to a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Evenly spread your crust in to your prepared pie dish and press down on it.
Pie:
- In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup peanut butter, your butter, and 1 cup of your powdered sugar together until combined.
- Evenly spread that on to your prepared pie crust, and set in the fridge.
- In a microwave safe dish, microwave 3/4 cups of your heavy cream and your chocolate chips in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until smooth and the chocolate chips are completely melted.
- Using and electric mixer, beat your remaining 1 ¼ cups of heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In a different bowl, using an electric mixer, beat your cream cheese, remaining 1 cup of peanut butter and remaining 1 cup powdered sugar. Beat together until combined and slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Carefully fold your whipped cream mix in to your cream cheese mix with a rubber spatula until incorporated.
- Evenly spread your peanut butter pie filling over your peanut butter layer in your crust.
- Your chocolate and whipped cream ganache should be room temperature now, pour over top of your peanut butter filling and spread evenly over your pie.
- If desired, top with chopped pretzel pieces.
- Carefully cover your pie, without anything touching the top of it, and place in your fridge to set for at least 3 hours – ideally over night. Slice and enjoy!
Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups pretzel crumbs (use a food processor to crumb) gluten free if needed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tbsp sugar
Pie:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
- 3/4 cups chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter NOT natural
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
Instructions
Crust:
- Spray a standard pie dish with non stick spray, set aside.
- Add all of your crust ingredients in to a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Evenly spread your crust in to your prepared pie dish and press down on it.
Pie:
- In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup peanut butter, your butter, and 1 cup of your powdered sugar together until combined.
- Evenly spread that on to your prepared pie crust, and set in the fridge.
- In a microwave safe dish, microwave 3/4 cups of your heavy cream and your chocolate chips in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until smooth and the chocolate chips are completely melted.
- Using and electric mixer, beat your remaining 1 ¼ cups of heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In a different bowl, using an electric mixer, beat your cream cheese, remaining 1 cup of peanut butter and remaining 1 cup powdered sugar. Beat together until combined and slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Carefully fold your whipped cream mix in to your cream cheese mix with a rubber spatula until incorporated.
- Evenly spread your peanut butter pie filling over your peanut butter layer in your crust.
- Your chocolate and whipped cream ganache should be room temperature now, pour over top of your peanut butter filling and spread evenly over your pie.
- If desired, top with chopped pretzel pieces.
- Carefully cover your pie, without anything touching the top of it, and place in your fridge to set for at least 3 hours – ideally over night. Slice and enjoy!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie
Yes, just make sure it is NOT the natural version of your nut butter.
Yes, freeze in an airtight container.
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