Don’t you love it when you get an idea in your head and it all comes together? How about when it’s even better than you’d imagined? That was our experience with this Amazing Peanut Butter Pie. It’s a decadent treat that lives up to its name.
This post has been updated from the 2015 original. Give this pie a try!
Who would have thought my son’s simple request for a Classic Pretzel Salad would result in a burst of creativity? First I thought the filling would make a great frosting (and it did) and then I thought the pretzel crust would work for a tart or pie. Peanut butter was the flavor that popped into my head, and the result was this incredible pie.
Toffee Flavored Pretzel Crust… mmmm
The crust is pre baked and takes on a yummy toffee flavor from the sugar and butter used to hold the crushed pretzels together. The filling itself is similar to a cheesecake and doesn’t require baking as no eggs are involved. You will need to whip cream.
By my count this will be the fourth recipe featuring whipped cream since April, which may explain why my pants are getting tight. It was worth it! I mean, just look at that piece of pie…
As you might expect, any amazing pie is going to be exceedingly rich. So cut 16 slices instead of 8, or use a 9″ x 13″ pan to make bars.
Ingredients
For the pretzel crust
- 1 1/2 cups pretzel crumbs (about 6 oz of pretzels, crushed)
- 1 cup butter (1 stick, melted)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
For the whipped cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Chocolate bar, for garnish
Instructions
Make the crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C
- Crush the pretzels by placing them in a zip top bag and crushing them with a rolling pin. You want the pieces to be very small, but not pulverized.
- Measure out 1 1/2 cup of pretzel crumbs and place in a 9 inch pie plate.
- Sprinkle the sugar over the crumbs.
- Melt the butter and pour over the crumbs. Mix well to distribute.
- Press the crumbs firmly to form an even crust.
- Bake for 10 – 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely before filling.
Meanwhile whip the cream
- Use a mixer to whip the cream along with the vanilla and powdered sugar.
- When stiff peaks form, the whipped cream is ready.
Mix up the filling
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter.
- Fold in half the whipped cream.
- Transfer to the cooled pretzel crust and smooth the filling.
- Place in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the filling to firm up.
- Before serving spread the remaining whipped cream on top of the pie and garnish with shaved chocolate.
I used a store bought creamy peanut butter to make Amazing Peanut Butter Pie but if you want to try your hand at making your own check out this post from Chew the World.
Make sure to check out the other pies created by the Recipe ReDux bloggers:
Really delicious recipe
Thanks!
Thank you! Have a great week!
Pretzels and peanut butter! My faves, looks gorgeous! Nettie
It’s almost as good a chocolate and peanut butter…almost 🙂
Sounds wonderful…peanut butter and cream cheese … 2 of my favorites.
You’ll love it with the pretzel crust.
I love peanut butter pie, I can’t wait to try this!
Please let me know how you like it 🙂
Peanut butter and pretzels make sure a good combination and this pie looks wonderful. I also love real cream. You really can’t go wrong with it – except in the weight department. 😉
This is so tempting that I thnk I will have to cut mine into 4 pieces!!! Can’t wait to find out what your son wants next!
Wow, this looks so good. I am going to have to try it!
Peanut butter pie! My husband would LOVE this!
looks too good to be true.. delicious and yummy
Wow – that pie looks pretty amazing! I would definitely take a slice (or two or three)! 🙂
I am going to take the whole pie and enjoy it myself. Great post and recipe.
That’s pretty much what I did with the leftovers, hahaha.
What a creative idea! I am going to try this crust, it is right up my ally ( I love pretzels!). I may try this with PB2… stay tuned for how it turns out!! 🙂
I’ll love to hear how it works 🙂
This sounds amazing! I love anything with peanut butter in it!
Wow! This looks so dang yummy! Wish I had a slice right now!
This looks really good! My husband loves peanut butter pie and we haven’t tried this one yet. Adding it to my list to make this weekend at our family BBQ.
I’m sure it will be a hit!
Ooh this looks so delicious. I love peanut butter but I’ve never made a peanut butter pie, I need to try this!
I bet the pretzel crust makes this amazing! Looks so good!
Yes, I don’t think I would have enjoyed it as much with a different crust.
peanut butter and pretzels are the best combo!!! yum!
I have to agree with you!
Holy cow! That pie looks amazing. Peanut butter and pretzels are one of my favorite combinations. Nice work!
The crust is my favorite part, to be honest 🙂 I’m sure I’ll figure out a way to use it again.
Peanut Butter Pie sound utterly filthy (in a good way), shame my wife hates peanut butter… I may have to make a serving for one… So just double your numbers then 😉
That’ll work!