Family Friday: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

It's almost that magical time of year: cookouts in the yard, cocktails with friends, and letting the kids run around the yard and play. The most important tool you need to have (in addition to a good grill!) are a variety of easy, go-to recipes you can make quickly; and spend more time with family and friends. 

The Wisconsin Test Kitchen was invited to a party last weekend, and needed to make a quick, last-minute dessert. We checked the ever-helpful Pinterest, and found The Pioneer Woman's recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter pie. Done. Sold. It's going down. 

And, we even cheated and bought store-made pie crusts (sorry, party hosts if you're reading this!); which made the entire recipe no-bake. Making a double batch of this delicious pie took less than 20 minutes from start to finish. It doesn't get much easier than that. The pie does need to chill for at least an hour, so make sure you factor that into your cooking plans. 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Recipe courtesy of: The Pioneer Woman

FOR CRUST
25 whole Oreos
4 tablespoons melted butter
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PEANUT BUTTER FILLING:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 package (8 ounce) softened cream cheese
1-1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 package (8 ounce) Cool Whip, thawed

Mini chocolate chips

Crust:
Crush the Oreos until they’re fine crumbs. Pour melted butter over the top and stir with a fork to combine. Press into pie pan and bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes, or until set.

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Or, just buy a store-bought pie crust and call it a day. Totally up to you. We won't tell, we promise.

Filling:
Beat the peanut butter with the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add in the thawed Cool Whip and beat mixture until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.

Pour filling into crust, evening out the top with a knife or spatula. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

So, the next time you get invited to an impromptu bbq or dinner party; volunteer to make dessert. This recipe will make you look good. We promise.

Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew