Description
A delightful dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pretzels, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups whipped cream (or whipped topping)
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- Chocolate sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your pie dish to form a solid crust.
- Make the peanut butter filling: In another bowl, blend the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth and velvety.
- Incorporate the whipped cream: Gently fold in the whipped cream, being careful not to deflate it, until just combined.
- Prepare the pudding mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until it thickens beautifully.
- Combine the mixtures: Fold the pudding mixture into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
- Fill the crust: Pour the decadent filling into the pretzel crust, spreading it evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 120 minutes until set, allowing the flavors to mingle and intensify.
- Finish with chocolate: Just before serving, drizzle chocolate sauce over the top for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
Great to make ahead of time. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg