Frozen Peanut Butter Cup Pie
Introduction
If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert that’s indulgent, rich, and surprisingly easy to prepare, look no further than this Frozen Peanut Butter Cup Pie. Imagine a smooth, creamy peanut butter filling layered over a chocolate cookie crust, studded with chunks of chocolate peanut butter cups, and topped with a drizzle of chocolate ganache. The best part? It’s a make-ahead dessert—freeze it ahead of time and pull it out whenever you need a decadent treat. Perfect for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or a weeknight dessert that feels like a celebration, this pie is pure chocolate-peanut butter bliss.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (150 g / 5.3 oz)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (85 g / 3 oz)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (25 g / 0.9 oz)
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (250 g / 8.8 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225 g / 0.5 lb)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g / 4.2 oz)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (360 ml / 12 fl oz), whipped to stiff peaks
- 6–8 mini chocolate peanut butter cups, roughly chopped
For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (115 g / 4 oz), chopped
Directions
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