Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie II

Ingredients and Weight:

• Graham cracker crumbs: 1 1/2 cups (150g)
• Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
• Butter, melted: 1/4 cup (60g)
• Peanut butter: 1 cup (227g)
• Cream cheese, softened: 8 ounces (227g)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Chocolate chips: 1 cup (198g)
• Heavy cream: 1 cup (240ml)
• Peanut butter cups, chopped: 1 cup (120g)

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

None

Difficulty Level:

2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
5. In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
6. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the melted chocolate.
7. Spread half of the peanut butter mixture over the cooled crust. Top with half of the chocolate mixture. Repeat layers.
8. Sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups.
9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information (per slice):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Sugar: 20g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and decadent chocolate peanut butter flavor
• Creamy and smooth texture
• Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat

User Comments:

• "This pie is absolutely incredible! The chocolate and peanut butter combination is a match made in heaven."
• "I made this for my family and they loved it. It was easy to prepare and the results were stunning."
• "The perfect pie to satisfy my chocolate and peanut butter cravings."
• "I added some extra chopped peanuts on top for a little crunch, and it was perfect."
• "The pie was a big hit at my party. Everyone raved about the delicious flavor and creamy texture."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the crust is completely cooled before adding the filling to prevent it from becoming soggy.
• To prevent the chocolate from seizing when melting, ensure that the water in the saucepan is not boiling.
• If you don't have peanut butter cups, you can use chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings instead.