Description
A delicious and indulgent Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie with a crunchy pretzel crust and creamy peanut butter filling, topped with rich chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups crushed pretzels
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the cooled pretzel crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chopped chocolate and vegetable oil together, stirring until smooth.
- Allow to cool slightly before pouring over the chilled pie. Spread evenly and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Return the pie to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try using dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
- You can also substitute the creamy peanut butter with crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg