Black-Bottom Peanut Butter Mousse Pie

Health score
1%
Black-Bottom Peanut Butter Mousse Pie
120 min.
10
320kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: the Black-Bottom Peanut Butter Mousse Pie. This luscious pie combines the rich, creamy flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, creating a heavenly experience for your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a dinner party, or simply a treat for yourself, this dessert is sure to impress.

The pie features a buttery graham cracker crust that provides the perfect base for the decadent layers above. The bottom layer is a smooth, velvety chocolate ganache made from bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips, which adds a rich depth of flavor. On top of this chocolatey goodness lies a light and airy peanut butter mousse, crafted from creamy peanut butter and whipped cream, making each bite a delightful contrast of textures.

Not only is this pie a feast for the senses, but it also offers a satisfying balance of flavors. The sweetness of the mousse is perfectly complemented by the slight bitterness of the chocolate, while the graham cracker crust adds a delightful crunch. With a preparation time of just 120 minutes, you can easily whip up this show-stopping dessert that serves 10 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this irresistible Black-Bottom Peanut Butter Mousse Pie, and watch as it disappears in no time!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons plus light
  • tablespoons creamy peanut butter old-fashioned style freshly ground (do not use or )
  •  graham crackers whole
  • cup peanut butter chips 
  • ounces semi chocolate chips 
  • tablespoons sugar divided
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted melted ()
  • teaspoons vanilla extract divided
  • 0.7 cup whipping cream chilled divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • microwave
  • pie form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish with nonstick spray. Blend graham crackers, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar in processor until moist clumps form. Press crumb mixture over bottom and up sides of prepared pie dish.
  2. Bake crust until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, combine chocolate chips, 2/3 cup cream, corn syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium heat until chocolate softens, about 3 minutes.
  4. Whisk until melted and smooth.
  5. Spread chocolate mixture over bottom of crust. Freeze 10 minutes.
  6. Microwave peanut butter chips and 3/4 cup cream in large microwave-safe bowl on medium heat at 15-second intervals just until chips soften, stirring often.
  7. Whisk in peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cool to barely lukewarm. Beat remaining 1 cup cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl until very thick but not yet holding peaks; fold into peanut butter mixture in 3 additions. Spoon mousse over chocolate layer. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Calories320kcal
Protein4.07%
Fat60.31%
Carbs35.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.71
Glycemic Load
9.35
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.6660869532953%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:319.84kcal
15.99%
Fat:21.66g
33.32%
Saturated Fat:12.04g
75.23%
Carbohydrates:28.79g
9.6%
Net Carbohydrates:26.48g
9.63%
Sugar:19.65g
21.84%
Cholesterol:31.49mg
10.5%
Sodium:88.33mg
3.84%
Alcohol:0.28g
100%
Alcohol %:0.41%
100%
Caffeine:19.5mg
6.5%
Protein:3.29g
6.58%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.49%
Copper:0.3mg
15.15%
Magnesium:52.47mg
13.12%
Iron:1.91mg
10.63%
Phosphorus:100.22mg
10.02%
Fiber:2.3g
9.2%
Vitamin A:386.4IU
7.73%
Zinc:0.94mg
6.24%
Potassium:181.75mg
5.19%
Vitamin B3:1mg
5.01%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.69%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.36%
Selenium:2.63µg
3.76%
Calcium:35.91mg
3.59%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.68%
Vitamin K:2.55µg
2.43%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.26%
Folate:8.06µg
2.02%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.88%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.49%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.26%
Source:Epicurious