Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffle Pie

Health score
2%
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffle Pie
170 min.
12
493kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a decadent dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a delightful Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffle Pie. This luscious pie is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special event, or simply treating yourself to something extraordinary. With its creamy texture and irresistible taste, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends.

The pie features a buttery, flaky crust that serves as the perfect base for the velvety truffle filling, made from dark chocolate and a hint of vanilla. Topped with a smooth layer of peanut butter cream, this dessert is a dream come true for chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike. The finishing touch comes from a drizzle of melted chocolate and a sprinkle of crunchy salted peanuts, adding an extra layer of flavor and texture that will leave everyone wanting more.

Not only is this Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffle Pie a feast for the senses, but it also offers a delightful balance of flavors and a satisfying richness that makes each bite a true delight. With a preparation time of just under three hours, including chilling, this pie is well worth the wait. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the star of your next gathering!

Ingredients

  • oz cream cheese softened
  • cup creamy peanut butter 
  • 0.3 cup chocolate chips dark
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • box pie crust dough refrigerated softened pillsbury®
  • tablespoons roasted peanuts salted coarsely chopped
  • tablespoon shortening 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450°F.
  2. Bake pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust
  3. Baked Shell, using 9-inch glass pie plate. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup whipping cream over medium-high heat until hot.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and the vanilla until smooth.
  6. Spread truffle filling in bottom of baked crust. Freeze 15 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In another medium bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; fold in whipped cream. Carefully spread over truffle filling. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
  8. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/4 cup chocolate chips and the shortening uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted.
  9. Drizzle chocolate over pie; sprinkle with peanuts.
  10. Cut into wedges to serve. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.

Nutrition Facts

Calories493kcal
Protein7.43%
Fat64.85%
Carbs27.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.42
Glycemic Load
0.81
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.8426086092773%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:492.98kcal
24.65%
Fat:36.4g
56%
Saturated Fat:14.75g
92.19%
Carbohydrates:35.01g
11.67%
Net Carbohydrates:32.85g
11.95%
Sugar:14.63g
16.25%
Cholesterol:41.54mg
13.85%
Sodium:304.76mg
13.25%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:9.39g
18.78%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.5%
Vitamin B3:4.08mg
20.39%
Vitamin E:2.58mg
17.21%
Phosphorus:139.8mg
13.98%
Magnesium:48.59mg
12.15%
Folate:47.21µg
11.8%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.1%
Vitamin A:546.08IU
10.92%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.26%
Fiber:2.16g
8.62%
Selenium:5.38µg
7.69%
Iron:1.37mg
7.63%
Copper:0.14mg
6.98%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.94%
Zinc:1.01mg
6.7%
Potassium:234.5mg
6.7%
Calcium:61.45mg
6.14%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.8%
Vitamin K:4.39µg
4.18%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.12%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.4%