Peanut Butter Pie (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 20 chocolate sandwich cookies).
02 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted.
03 - 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter.
04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened.
05 - 1 cup powdered sugar.
06 - 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold.
07 - 1 cup mini chocolate chips.
08 - ½ cup mini chocolate chips (for topping).
09 - ¼ cup chopped peanuts (optional).
10 - Whipped cream (optional for garnish).

Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
02 - Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
04 - In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
05 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well combined.
06 - Fold in 1 cup of mini chocolate chips.
07 - Spread the peanut butter filling evenly into the chilled crust.
08 - Sprinkle with additional mini chocolate chips and chopped peanuts, if desired.
09 - Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until firm. For best results, chill overnight.
10 - Slice and serve with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.

Notes:

01 - This no-bake Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie is rich, creamy, and perfect for peanut butter lovers. It’s made with a chocolate cookie crust, a smooth peanut butter filling, and a generous sprinkle of chocolate chips.