Description
A delightful dessert featuring a salty pretzel crust and a rich, creamy peanut butter filling, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (12 oz) container whipped topping
- 1 cup chocolate pudding mix (optional)
- 1 cup milk (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your refrigerator by clearing enough space for the pie.
- Combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl, mixing until well combined.
- Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form a sturdy crust.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy in another bowl.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until it’s well combined and fluffy.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the pretzel crust.
- If using, prepare the chocolate pudding mix according to package instructions and spread it over the peanut butter layer.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes or until the pie is set.
- Serve chilled with optional garnishes like crushed pretzels or chocolate shavings.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps. The pie can be made a day in advance for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg