peanut butter fudge pie

Name: PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE PIE
Prep time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: ## FOR THE CRUST:; 24 - oreo chocolate sandwich cookies (vanilla or chocolate creme filled); 4 tablespoon(s) salted butter, melted (1/2 stick); ## FOR THE FILLING:; 1/2 cup(s) salted butter, softened; 1 2/3 cup(s) peanut butter, crunchy or smooth (we prefer crunchy); 1 1/4 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup(s) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional); ## FOR FUDGE TOPPING; 1 1/2 cup(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips; 3/4 cup(s) whipping cream; 1/8 cup(s) chopped roasted peanuts (optional}

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Jan 16, 2018

This recipe is based on a recipe I found online for a Buckeye Pie. I've tweaked it to suit our tastes, and it tastes better than the original, in our opinion. It is very rich (with peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, chocolate and cream, of course it is!) so start with a small slice. It's so deliciously decadent! Note: The pie in the photos does not include the optional garnish and mini chips.

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One slice of peanut butter and fudge pie on a plate.

prep time 50 Min

cook time

method Refrigerate/Freeze

yield 10 - 12

Ingredients

FOR THE CRUST:
24 - oreo chocolate sandwich cookies (vanilla or chocolate creme filled)
4 tablespoons salted butter, melted (1/2 stick)
FOR THE FILLING:
1/2 cup salted butter, softened
1 2/3 cups peanut butter, crunchy or smooth (we prefer crunchy)
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
FOR FUDGE TOPPING
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/8 cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional}

How To Make peanut butter fudge pie

Step 1

Gather ingredients. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in microwave or on stove.

Step 2

Place "S" blade in food processor. Add Oreo cookies; process until cookies are fine crumbs.
Step 3

As processor is running, add melted butter thru chute; pulse until well combined.
Step 4

Empty crumbs into pie plate (or springform pan.) Press to cover bottom and sides of pie plate; refrigerate while preparing filling.
Step 5

In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, thoroughly combine 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 2/3 cup peanut butter.
Step 6

Add 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until thoroughly combined (then mix in mini chips, if using.)
Step 7

Pour/spoon mixture into prepared crust and smooth. Place in freezer while preparing ganache.
Step 8

Pour 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips into a medium heat-proof bowl.
Step 9

In a small saucepan, over medium heat, bring 3/4 cup cream to a slight simmer; immediately pour heated cream over chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until completely smooth.
Step 10

Pour ganache over peanut butter filling; smooth to edges. Garnish with chopped peanuts, if desired.
Step 11

Refrigerate for minimum of one hour before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
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