Pies & Tarts

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Pie

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Pie
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
15 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
5 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
10 servings

This Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Pie by Cindi Paulson of Anchorage, AK, is one of our 1st Prize winners in the Best Tasting Recipe Contest sponsored by NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE and Better Homes & Gardens. A rich chocolate crust is the perfect complement to the creamy peanut butter filling and chocolate peanut topping that makes this pie so special!

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Pie is an award-winning dessert that's a must-try for any special occasion. This decadent pie features a rich chocolate crust that sets the stage for the creamy, smooth peanut butter filling. The experience doesn't stop there; the pie is topped with a delightful chocolate peanut layer that elevates each bite.

Crafted with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, this pie offers a harmonious blend of chocolate and peanut butter flavors, making it perfect for Thanksgiving desserts and other holiday celebrations. Whether you're seeking an easy recipe or something impressive for a holiday dessert spread, this pie is a crowd-pleaser and a source of fiber.

Ideal for pies and tarts enthusiasts, this dessert is a delicious conclusion to any meal. Embrace the simplicity of its preparation while enjoying the luxurious taste that makes this pie truly exceptional.

Ingredients

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Refrigerate small mixer bowl.

Step 2

Combine crushed cookies, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter in medium bowl. Press onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch pie plate.

Step 3

Bake for 5 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. Freeze for at least 10 minutes.

Step 4

Heat 3/4 cup cream just to a boil. Remove from heat. Add 1 1/4 cups morsels and 1/3 cup peanuts. Stir until chocolate is melted. Spread chocolate mixture over bottom and up sides of pie shell. Freeze for at least 15 minutes.

Step 5

Beat 1 cup cream in chilled mixer bowl to stiff peaks, adding vanilla extract one tablespoon at a time. Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in large mixer bowl for 4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Gradually beat in peanut butter. Fold in whipped cream mixture. Spoon mixture into pie shell.

Step 6

Combine remaining morsels and remaining cream in small, heavy-duty plastic bag. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; knead. Microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut small hole in corner of bag; squeeze to drizzle over pie. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Freeze for 1 hour or until chocolate is set. Cover.

Step 7

Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

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