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:

  1. 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.
  2. Beat peanut butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until smooth. Spread peanut butter filling evenly over the chilled crust. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. Pour the ganache evenly over the peanut butter layer. Spread gently to ensure complete coverage.
  7. Freeze the pie for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. 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).