Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer dessert with this Peanut Butter Sβmores Pie! This decadent treat features a crunchy graham cracker crust layered with smooth chocolate and creamy peanut butter filling, all topped with a fluffy meringue. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy nights in, this pie combines rich flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. Easy to prepare and visually impressive, itβs the dessert you need for any occasion. Impress your friends and family with this stunning pie that promises to satisfy every sweet tooth!
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- β cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ΒΎ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- Β½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 4 large egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the dish to form a crust. Bake for 10-12 minutes and let cool.
- Melt dark chocolate over simmering water, then pour into the cooled crust, spreading evenly. Chill until set.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and refrigerate.
- Beat peanut butter, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar.
- Gently fold in whipped cream and spoon filling into the crust. Chill for at least 3 hours.
- For meringue, boil sugar, water, and corn syrup until dissolved; whip egg whites until soft peaks form before slowly adding syrup.
- Spread meringue over pie and torch lightly for browning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use high-quality chocolate for better flavor. Allow adequate chill time for best texture. Experiment with toppings like crushed graham crackers or extra chocolate drizzle.