What could be better than an easy dessert made with two favorites, chocolate and peanut butter? This pie is perfect for the holidays, or anytime you want a delicious dessert.
Crust:
1 crust from 14.1 oz. box refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
Truffle Filling:
1/2 c. whipping cream
1 c. dark chocolate chips
1/2 t. vanilla
Peanut Butter Filling:
1 c. whipping cream
8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 c. creamy peanut butter
1 c. powdered sugar
Topping:
1/4 c. dark chocolate chips
1 T. shortening
2 T. coarsely chopped salted peanuts
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Crust:
Bake pie crust as directed on the box for One-Crust Baked Shell, using 9-inch glass pie plate. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 15 minutes.
Truffle Filling:
Meanwhile, in a 2 qt. saucepan, heat 1/2 c. whipping cream over medium-high heat until hot. Remove from heat; stir in 1 c. chocolate chips and the vanilla, until smooth. Spread truffle filling in the bottom of the cooled, baked crust. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
In a medium bowl, beat 1 c. whipping cream with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside.
Peanut Butter Filling:
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 the truffle filling. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until set.
Topping:
In a small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/4 c. chocolate chips and the shortening together, uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted. Drizzle chocolate over pie; sprinkle with peanuts.
Serve.
12 servings.
Cover and refrigerate any leftover pie.