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Buckeye Pie

Buckeye Pie
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Buckeye Pie is a decadent dessert that combines a chocolate cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and a rich chocolate ganache topping.

Ingredients

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  • 26 chocolate creme cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1¾ cups creamy peanut butter (one 16-ounce container)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided into 1½ teaspoons and ½ teaspoon
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking bar, broken into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, add the chocolate creme cookie crumbs and melted unsalted butter. Stir to coat all the cookie crumbs in the butter.
  3. Press the cookie crumbs into the bottom, and up the sides, of the pie plate.
  4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Allow the baked crust to cool on the counter while making the peanut butter filling.
  5. To make the pie filling, add the cream cheese to a large mixing bowl and beat on medium-high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until smooth.
  6. Add the creamy peanut butter to the beaten cream cheese and beat for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until smooth.
  7. Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing on medium speed with each addition, to incorporate all the powdered sugar with no lumps remaining.
  8. Add 1½ teaspoons of the vanilla extract and ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon of the heavy cream to the peanut butter mixture and beat on high for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  9. Carefully transfer the peanut butter filling to the cooled pie crust and smooth it out into an even layer. Set aside while you make the ganache topping.
  10. In a microwave-safe mixing bowl, add the remaining 3 tablespoons heavy cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and the semi-sweet chocolate baking bar pieces. Heat on high for 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and whisk until smooth.
  11. Spoon the chocolate ganache into the center of the pie and carefully smooth it out into a circle in the center of the pie, leaving about a 1 to 1½-inch border of peanut butter filling visible.
  12. Refrigerate your buckeye pie for 6 hours or up to overnight before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the pie is refrigerated for at least 6 hours to set properly.
  • Can be topped with extra chocolate drizzle or crushed nuts for added texture.

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