Chocolate and peanut butter, the very definition of soul mates. My goodness, do I love chocolate and peanut butter! I love them each on their own, but together they are a force. (I get dramatic about food sometimes, you'll have to forgive me.) This is such a delicious pie, and since it's frozen it's an excellent make-ahead dessert. This is super easy to make and (warning) highly addictive to eat. If you're really adventurous add some banana slices or raspberries to the middle.
Frozen Chocolate Peanut Pie, makes one. Loosely adapted from Southern Living.
Needed: graham cracker crust (you can make your own or buy one, I went the easy route and bought one!), 6 ounces dark chocolate chips (plus a few more for garnish), 2 cups whipping cream, one 8 oz package cream cheese, 1 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, chop peanuts and chocolate sauce for garnish.
In a small pot melt together the 6 ounces dark chocolate chips and 1/2 cup whipping cream. Stir until just melted and no lumps remain, remove from heat. Pour into your crust shell and allow to cool as you make the next layer.
In a mixer combine 1/4 cup whipping cream, softened cream cheese, peanut butter and brown sugar. Mix until light and fluffy. Add in extract and the remaining 1 1/4 cup whipping cream and beat until stiff peaks form. Spoon over the chocolate layer. Cover and freeze over night. Allow your pie to slightly soften before serving. Sprinkle on more chocolate chips, chopped peanuts and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
Enjoy! Emma
Wow! Totally makes me wish I wasn't allergic to peanuts. :P Maybe I could substitute...? Anyway, looks fantastic!
Posted by: Otter Mei | July 06, 2012 at 08:15 PM
Perfect looking pie
Posted by: CHICKYTHING | July 06, 2012 at 08:28 PM
overnight?!?! arrrgggg. I can't wait that long :(
Posted by: shyshy | July 06, 2012 at 08:29 PM
YUM!!!! total food porn
Posted by: Ashley | July 06, 2012 at 08:39 PM
This looks so amazing! I need to make this NOW!
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Posted by: Sarah | July 06, 2012 at 08:46 PM
Incredibly yummy! Too bad we've already been covered in sugar for baby shower creations this morning...but we'll be adding this to our list of "must-makes:)"
Posted by: Lindsay | July 06, 2012 at 08:56 PM
this looks so great! can't wait to make it :)
Posted by: andrea | July 06, 2012 at 09:00 PM
Yum! Making this!
Posted by: Amanda Rose | July 06, 2012 at 09:02 PM
I bet this would also taste great with oreo peanut butter crust!
Posted by: Atalie Simpson | July 06, 2012 at 09:02 PM
Oh goodness! I'm definitely making this for the weekend!
Posted by: Heather | July 06, 2012 at 09:02 PM
Omg... Emma... You're killin me! This looks so amazing, what's a better combo than chocolate and peanut butter?! Can't wait to try it!
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Posted by: Lauren | July 06, 2012 at 09:08 PM
That looks sooo good!
Posted by: Gabbie | July 06, 2012 at 09:11 PM
This look beyond amazing! My husband's favorite combination is chocolate and peanut butter. I'm going to have to make this for his b-day.
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Posted by: shannon | July 06, 2012 at 09:17 PM
Chocolate and peanut butter - yes! I'll skip the bananas, those two flavors together are perfect. I can't wait to try this.
Posted by: Tina Ramchandani | July 06, 2012 at 09:30 PM
I love this.
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Posted by: Marie | July 06, 2012 at 09:31 PM
I love chilled creamy pies in the summer. And this one looks like a giant Reese's cup - perfect!
Posted by: Sarah | July 06, 2012 at 09:32 PM
my mouth is watering so bad!
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Posted by: zayda | July 06, 2012 at 09:32 PM
oh...Wow.
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Posted by: Logan | July 06, 2012 at 09:53 PM
oh. YUM.
Posted by: Freedom | July 06, 2012 at 10:10 PM
This looks like an absolute indulgence! x
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Posted by: Kate {Modette} | July 06, 2012 at 10:18 PM