Ingredients and Weight:
- Peanut Butter: 2 cups (approx. 450g)
- Cream Cheese: 1 block (approx. 8 oz)
- Butter: 1/2 cup (approx. 113g)
- Sugar: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Graham Cracker Crust: 1 prepared crust or homemade crust made from Graham crackers
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup (approx. 240ml)
- Eggs: 3 large eggs
- Chocolate Sauce or Shavings for topping (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 2 hours (including chilling time)
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, cream cheese, and butter. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the mixture into the Graham Cracker Crust.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, top with heavy cream and chocolate sauce or shavings (optional).
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming the pie is cut into 8 pieces)
Calories: Approx. 500-600 depending on the amount of added sugar and cream. Fat content will be high due to peanut butter and cream cheese.
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and creamy texture from peanut butter and cream cheese.
- Graham Cracker crust provides a contrasting crunchy texture.
- Chocolate topping adds a chocolatey flavor and visual appeal.
- Suitable for American taste due to its rich and sweet flavor profile.
User Comments:
- "This is an excellent combination of flavors! The peanut butter and cream cheese are so creamy and delicious."
- "The Graham Cracker crust is the perfect complement to the rich filling."
- "I added extra chocolate shavings on top, it made the pie even more decadent!"
- "This is a great dish for people who love peanut butter."
- "The pie was easy to make and was a hit with my family."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use good quality ingredients for best results.
- When mixing the filling, be careful not to overmix, which could lead to a tough pie.
- Chill the pie for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to settle and for the pie to set properly.
- If you want to add more chocolate, feel free to do so! This will enhance the chocolatey flavor of the pie.
