Ingredients
Crust:1-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, meltedFilling:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup creamy peanut butter3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup heavy whipping creamGanache: 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons half-and-half cream2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and butter. Firmly press mixture onto bottom and up the side of a 9-in. pie plate. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes; cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until very smooth. Beat in peanut butter, sugar and vanilla. In a medium bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Do not overbeat. Gently fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated. Pour into crust and spread evenly.
Place chocolate chips and half-and-half in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds; stir. Repeat until chocolate has melted and very smooth; do not overheat or chocolate may burn. Cool slightly.
Spread ganache over the peanut butter filling, leaving a 1-inch border of peanut butter filling uncovered around edge of pie. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Chill for several hours before serving.
