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milk chocolate pudding pie w/ salted peanut crust

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Private Recipe by
Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)
Cullowhee, NC

A great combo of sweet & salty!

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yield 8 serving(s)
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For milk chocolate pudding pie w/ salted peanut crust

  • CRUST:
  • 1/4 c
    roasted salted peanuts
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 3/4 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    butter, unsalted, melted
  • 2 oz
    milk chocolate, finely chopped
  • FILLING:
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    unsweetened cocoa
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    whole milk
  • 7 oz
    milk chocolate, finely chopped
  • TOPPING:
  • 3/4 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 c
    creme fraiche
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp
    roasted salted peanuts

How To Make milk chocolate pudding pie w/ salted peanut crust

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pulse 1/4 C peanuts & 2 Tbsp sugar in food processor until peanuts are finely ground. Add graham cracker crumbs; puls to combine. Add butter; pulse until crumbs are moistened. Place in 9" pie pan. Using bottom of measuring cup, press crumb mixture firmly over bottom & up sides of pan.
  • 2
    Bake 12 - 15 minutes or until crust is set & lightly browned. If crust has puffed up, press down gently with fork. Place on wire rack; immediately sprinkle with 2 oz. chocolate. Let stand 1 - 2 minutes or until chocolate melts. Carfully spread chocolate over bottom & up sides of crust. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
  • 3
    Whisk 3 Tbsp sugar, cocoa, all cornstarch & salt in medium saucepan. Whisk in 3 Tbsp of the milk or enough to form a smooth paste. Whisk in remaining milk. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until filling is thickened & begins to bubble on the edge, stirring constantly. Cook an additionsal 30 seconds. Add 7 oz. chocolate; cook & stir 30 seconds or until chocolate is melted & smooth. (DO NOT OVERCOOK!)
  • 4
    Pour filling into crust. Cool 1 - 2 hours or until room temperature. Cover & refrigerate 4 hours or overnight, until set.
  • 5
    Beat cream, creme fraiche, 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar & vanilla in large bowl at medium high speed until slightly firm peaks form. Swirl over top of pie; sprinkle with 2 Tbsp peanuts. Store in refrigerator.
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