Ingredients:
Crust:
1 1/4 cups salted pretzels
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
Filling:
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup 35% whipping cream, whipped
Chocolate Whipped Cream:
3/4 cup coarsely chopped dark chocolate
2 cups 35% whipping cream
Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the crust by pulsing the pretzels in a food processor until finely ground. In a large bowl, mix the pretzel crumbs with the brown sugar and melted unsalted butter. Use your hands or a small spoon to combine the mixture.
Spread the crust mixture evenly in the bottom of a pie plate, making sure to cover the sides as well. Press it firmly into place. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill.
In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, smooth peanut butter, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Toss to completely integrate the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture. This will be the filling for the pie.
Take the chilled crust out of the refrigerator and pour the filling into it, spreading it out evenly.
Cover the pie and return it to the refrigerator to chill.
For the chocolate whipped cream, place the coarsely chopped dark chocolate and whipping cream in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a double boiler or use a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the mixture over medium heat or in short intervals in the microwave, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Let the mixture cool.
Once cooled, beat the chocolate mixture using a mixer until it becomes thick and spreadable. Be careful not to overmix.
Take the chilled pie out of the refrigerator and spread the chocolate whipped cream on top of the filling. If desired, garnish with chocolate shavings.
Cover the pie and return it to the refrigerator to set and chill completely.
Once the pie is fully chilled, it is ready to be served. This no-bake cream cheese peanut butter pie with a pretzel crust and creamy peanut butter filling, topped with rich chocolate whipped cream, is a delightful treat for any occasion. Enjoy!