Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• Pie crust (store-bought or homemade): 1 (9-inch)
• Cream cheese, softened: 8 ounces
• Creamy peanut butter: 1 cup
• Powdered sugar: 1 cup
• Heavy cream: 1/2 cup
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Ice cream: 1 gallon (peanut butter flavor)
• Chocolate chips (optional): 1/2 cup
• Chopped peanuts (optional): 1/2 cup

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 30 minutes (freezing time)

Cooking Difficulty Level:

• 2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
2. Add the powdered sugar and beat until combined.
3. Beat in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
4. Spread the peanut butter mixture over the pie crust.
5. Scoop the ice cream onto the peanut butter mixture and spread evenly.
6. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and chopped peanuts, if desired.
7. Freeze for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per slice (1/8 of pie):

• Calories: 350
• Total Fat: 18g (27% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 9g (45% DV)
• Sodium: 190mg (8% DV)
• Total Carbohydrates: 35g (12% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 2g (8% DV)
• Sugar: 25g
• Protein: 7g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and decadent
• Sweet and salty combination
• Perfect for any occasion

User Comments:

• "This pie is the perfect treat for peanut butter lovers!"
• "The combination of peanut butter and ice cream is heavenly."
• "This pie is easy to make and always a hit at parties."
• "I love that I can use store-bought ingredients to make this pie."
• "The chocolate chips and chopped peanuts add a nice touch."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use an ice cream scoop to easily scoop the ice cream onto the pie.
• If the pie starts to soften, place it back in the freezer for a few minutes.
• This pie can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 2 weeks.