Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl (Printer-Friendly Version)
Peanut butter and chocolate combine in a crunchy-cookie crust topped with glossy ganache for pure dessert bliss.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
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1 premade chocolate cookie crust
→ Peanut Butter Filling
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
→ Chocolate Ganache
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup chocolate chips
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
→ Garnish
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Extra chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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In a mixing bowl, blend creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is thoroughly smooth and creamy.
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In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat just until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips and unsweetened cocoa powder, mixing continuously until fully melted and smooth.
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Evenly spread the peanut butter filling into the prepared chocolate cookie crust. Gently pour the warm chocolate ganache over the peanut butter layer, swirling the surface lightly for a marbled effect.
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Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 2 hours to ensure complete setting before slicing.
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Optionally, adorn the pie with chocolate shavings. Slice and serve chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
# Additional Tips:
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For a clean swirl effect, use a small knife or skewer to create gentle patterns in the ganache before chilling.