Dark, Rich, Creamy, Dense Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie!

Rita~'s Note:

Sweet and Oh so GOOOOOOOD layered pie! Will fill that crave for rich chocolate.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 9 inch pie crusts, baked and cooled

Peanut Butter Layer

• 236.59 ml peanut butter
• 78.07 ml powdered sugar, sifted

Chocolate layer

• 78.07 ml sugar
• 59.14 ml cornstarch
• 1.23 ml salt
• 2 egg yolks
• 354.88 ml milk
• 14.79 ml butter or 14.79 ml margarine, softened
• 4.92 ml vanilla extract
• 236.59 ml dark chocolate chips

Garnish

• chocolate syrup
• whipped cream
• peanuts

Directions:

1. Peanut butter layer:.
2. Heat peanut butter in micro just to soften.
3. Stir in powdered sugar till smooth. Pour and spread into prepared pie shell.
4. Stir together sugar, cornstarch and salt in 2 quart pyrex measuring cup.
5. Combine egg yolks and milk add to dry ingredients.
6. Cook in micro, whisking occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
7. Microwave for 1 minute more.
8. Remove from micro, whisk pie mixture smooth.
9. Whisk in butter and vanilla.
10. Add 1 cup chocolate chips, stir until chips are melted and mixture is well blended.
11. Pour over peanut layer.
12. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
13. Garnish with your choice and do enjoy! :).

Reviews

[Steve_G]

The instructions are great and it is easy to make. Peanut butter filling had just the right amount of sweetness. However the chocolate's flavor and texture could be improved - IMO the cornstarch gives the chocolate a texture that doesn't marry well with the rest of the pie.

[Patience72385]

I really loved this pie! I made it for Thanksgiving and I got so many compliments on it. Be warned: when you eat this pie, make sure you have a huge glass of milk with it!

[bullwinkle]

We liked this pie. It was like eating a peanut butter cup. Pretty rich tasting even without the garnishes. Thanks Rita L. Bullwinkle.