Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 1/2 cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pie pan. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- Beat peanut butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until smooth. Spread peanut butter filling evenly over the chilled crust. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Heat heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl until hot but not boiling (about 30 seconds). Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and butter in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache evenly over the peanut butter layer. Spread gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Freeze the pie for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- Let the pie sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or chopped peanuts (optional).