German Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cheese Pie

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
German Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cheese Pie Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

2 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

40 shortbread cookies , finely crushed ( Lorna Doone )
1/2 cup melted butter
2 ounces softened cream cheese
2 cups whipped topping
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
4 ounces softened cream cheese
4 cups whipped topping
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 ounces melted German sweet chocolate
whipped cream , for garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
630
Sugar
32g
Fat
50g
The German Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cheese Pie is an American dessert that combines delicious flavors of German chocolate, peanut butter, and cream cheese in a creamy filling with a shortbread cookie crust. This dessert was popularized in the 1950s by Baker's Chocolate company and has gained a reputation as one of the most unique and fulfilling desserts. This pie is a perfect dessert for people who love peanut butter or chocolate and crave something sweet and creamy. It's easy to make and tastes delicious.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Mix the finely crushed shortbread cookies with melted butter.
3.Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
4.Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes.
5.Beat 2 ounces of cream cheese until light and fluffy.
6.Fold in 2 cups of whipped topping, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter.
7.Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pie crust.
8.Beat 4 ounces of cream cheese until light and fluffy.
9.Fold in 4 cups of whipped topping, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 2 ounces of melted German sweet chocolate.
10.Spread the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer.
11.Chill the pie for at least 2 hours before serving.
12.Garnish the pie with whipped cream before serving.

PROS

This German Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cheese Pie is a perfect dessert for people that love peanut butter or chocolate.

It’s easy to make and tastes delicious.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and fat.

Peanut butter also contains a high amount of saturated fat that could raise your cholesterol levels.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eating dessert in moderation can be good for your mental health and bring a sense of satisfaction.
But consuming too much of this dessert will lead to weight gain and negatively impact your physical health. Peanut butter contains protein and healthy fat that is good for your body, but it also contains added sugar and sodium.

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