Description
Sumptuous frozen peanut butter cup pie promises chocolate and peanut butter magic in one irresistible dessert. Chilled layers of creamy filling nestled in a chocolate cookie crust deliver cool, indulgent satisfaction you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups roasted cashews
- 1 cup raw unsweetened coconut
- 3 tablespoons cacao or cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted grass-fed butter, ghee, or coconut oil
Filling Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups creamy peanut butter (no sugar added)
- 0.5 cup pitted medjool dates
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (or 1 cup cream + 1 cup plain Greek yogurt)
Topping Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) dark chocolate, chopped
- 0.5 cup coconut milk or milk of choice
- Chopped nuts, for topping
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by pulverizing cashews, coconut, and cacao in a food processor until achieving a fine, uniform texture.
- Incorporate melted butter into the crumbly mixture, ensuring the blend adheres when gently pressed together.
- Transfer the moistened crust into an 8-9 inch tart pan, meticulously pressing and sculpting the mixture across the bottom and sides to create an even surface.
- Chill the crust in the freezer for approximately 15 minutes to solidify its structure.
- Create the luscious peanut butter filling by blending peanut butter, dates, and vanilla in a food processor until achieving a silky, consistent texture.
- Whip cream until forming stiff, voluminous peaks that hold their shape.
- Delicately fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, maintaining a light, airy consistency.
- Spread the creamy filling evenly across the chilled crust, ensuring a smooth surface.
- Return the pie to the freezer to set the initial layer.
- Prepare the decadent chocolate topping by gently melting chocolate with milk, stirring until achieving a glossy, uniform glaze.
- Pour and spread the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer, creating an elegant finish.
- Freeze the pie for 1-2 hours until completely firm and set.
- Before serving, allow the pie to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften slightly.
- Garnish with chopped nuts for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Whip up this decadent dessert in just a few simple steps, transforming basic ingredients into a mouthwatering frozen treat.
- Cashew and coconut crust provides a rich, nutty foundation that perfectly complements the creamy peanut butter filling.
- Freezing allows the layers to set beautifully, creating a stunning make-ahead dessert that’s sure to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg