Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (170g) chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz (225g) full fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 8 oz (225g) whipped topping
- 0.25 cup (40g) salted peanuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
Instructions:
- Combine the 170g of chocolate graham cracker crumbs, 85g of melted butter, 12g of sugar, and 0.25 tsp salt in a bowl.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of your 9 inch pie dish. Press 3 minutes until solid and even.
- Beat the 225g of softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and silky.
- Mix in the 250g of creamy peanut butter and 120g of powdered sugar. Beat 2 minutes until the color lightens.
- Pour in the 1 tsp of vanilla extract and a tiny pinch of extra salt if you like.
- Add half of the 225g whipped topping and fold gently with a spatula. Fold 10 times until no white streaks remain.
- Incorporate the remaining whipped topping using the same gentle folding motion.
- Spoon the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top with your spatula. Smooth 1 minute until level.
- Place the pie in the refrigerator. Chill 4 hours until the center is firm to the touch.
- Sprinkle with 40g of chopped peanuts and drizzle with 2 tbsp of chocolate syrup right before slicing.