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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pie

Gelatin thickens this creamy no-bake pie filling, making it easier to slice once it sets. To create an even crust, press the crumbs with the bottom of a dry measuring cup and your fingers, working from the center to the edge of the pan and then up the sides.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 8

Ingredients

30 chocolate wafer cookies
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup cold water
1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Process cookies in a food processor until finely ground (to yield 1 3/4 cups). Add butter, and pulse until crumbs are evenly moistened.

    Step 2

    Transfer crumb mixture to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides. Place pan on a baking sheet; bake crust until set, 15 to 20 minutes; let cool completely.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, place the water in a small saucepan (off heat); sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.

    Step 4

    In a food processor, combine brown sugar and peanut butter; process until smooth. Add cream; process until mixture is light and holds soft peaks, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

    Step 5

    Place softened gelatin over very low heat, stirring, just until dissolved. Add to peanut-butter mixture in food processor; blend to combine. Transfer filling to cooled crust, and smooth top with a flexible or offset spatula. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, and chill until set, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.

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