No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Ingredients

Oreo Crust
• 20 Oreos about 3/4 of a full package
• 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Peanut Butter Filling
• 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache:
• 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped

Directions

1. Add Oreos to a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs.
2. Add the melted butter to the food processor and pulse a couple more times to combine
3. Press into a 9 inch pie pan and place crust in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
Peanut Butter Filling:
4. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream butter and peanut butter until smooth.
5. Add in powdered sugar and vanilla and beat on low speed until incorporated.
6. Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the crust. Place in the refrigerator while you are working on your ganache.
Chocolate Ganache:
7. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate with the heavy cream and microwave at high power in 20-second intervals until the chocolate is just melted and the cream is hot. Stir until well blended, then let cool to barely warm, stirring occasionally.
8. Spread the chocolate topping over the chilled peanut butter filling and sprinkle the chopped peanuts around the edges of the pie. Chill, uncovered, in the refrigerator for 3 more hours.