Chocolate Peanut Butter Chess Pie Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Chess Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Crust; 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 8 ounces or 35 cookies); 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; For Filling; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 8 ounces good quality dark chocolate, roughly chopped; 1 2/3 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Servings: persons

For Crust
1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 8 ounces or 35 cookies)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Filling
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
8 ounces good quality dark chocolate, roughly chopped
1 2/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Lightly butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan or spray with nonstick spray. Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press crumb mixture into prepared pan. Place pan on a cookie sheet (to prevent any butter from leaking onto your oven floor) and bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and cool completely.
3
Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of gently simmering water (the bowl should sit over, but not touch the water). Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, followed by vanilla and salt. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until smooth.
4
Spread peanut butter in an even layer in the bottom of the cooled crust. Pour in filling and bake (again setting the pan on a cookie sheet) for 40 to 50 minutes or until the pie is set and shiny on top, but still slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool to room temperature then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set. Slice and serve with freshly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

1779

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

179

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Crust, 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 8 ounces or 35 cookies), 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, For Filling, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Chess Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chess Pie

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