Description
This Peanut Butter Brownie Pie features a rich, fudgy brownie base baked in a deep dish pie crust, topped with a creamy peanut butter and cream cheese layer, and finished with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips. It’s a decadent dessert perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 (9-inch) deep dish frozen pie crust
- 1 (16.3-oz) package brownie mix
- ¼ cup peanut butter chips
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1 large egg
Peanut Butter Topping
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8-oz) container Cool Whip, thawed
- 2 Tbsp dry roasted peanuts, chopped
- 2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the brownie pie.
- Prepare Brownie Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix the brownie mix, peanut butter chips, vegetable oil, water, and egg together until well combined. Pour this batter evenly into the frozen deep dish pie crust.
- Bake Brownie Base: Place the pie in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center of the brownie is set. If the pie crust edges begin to brown too much, cover them with strips of foil. After baking, allow it to cool slightly for about 20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to cool completely.
- Make Peanut Butter Topping: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is smooth. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip.
- Assemble Pie: Spread the peanut butter and cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled brownie layer. Sprinkle the chopped dry roasted peanuts and mini chocolate chips on top for added texture and flavor.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the assembled pie for an additional 30 minutes before serving to allow the topping to set. Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Using a frozen deep dish pie crust helps simplify preparation, but a homemade crust can be substituted if preferred.
- If foil is unavailable for covering crust edges during baking, consider using a pie crust protector ring.
- The refrigerated resting time ensures the brownie is fully set and the topping firm, improving slicing and presentation.
- For a nut-free variation, omit peanuts and peanut butter; consider substituting with other nut butters or a cream cheese frosting.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened beforehand to achieve a smooth topping without lumps.
