Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Pie Recipe 435

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLE PIE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Bake pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell, using 9-inch glass pie plate. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup whipping cream over medium-high heat until hot. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and the vanilla until smooth. Spread truffle filling in bottom of baked crust. Freeze 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In another medium bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; fold in whipped cream. Carefully spread over truffle filling. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/4 cup chocolate chips and the shortening uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted. Drizzle chocolate over pie; sprinkle with peanuts. Cut into wedges to serve. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie. Notes: - You can substitute crunchy peanut butter for the creamy peanut butter. - Instead of making your own chocolate topping, use purchased chocolate topping instead.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PIE

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter. In ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate, press crumb mixture in bottom and 1 inch up side.
• In double boiler set over hot simmering water, heat chocolate chips 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Gradually add 1 cup whipping cream, stirring constantly, until combined. Stir in vanilla and egg yolks until well blended. Cook over medium-low heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened and hot. Pour filling into crust. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until firm.
• In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup whipping cream and the powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed 1 to 2 minutes or until soft peaks form. Top individual servings with whipped cream. Dust with cocoa.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PIE

Steps:

• In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and peanut butter. Heat in the microwave until soft; mix well. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until the mixture resembles a soft dough. Spread mixture into 2 pie crusts.
• In a small bowl, mix the milk with the instant pudding. Pour over the peanut butter mixture in each crust. Chill until firm.
• Top pies with whipped topping when ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLE TART RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9'' glass pie plate with cooking spray; set aside. To prepare the crust, crush the cookies in a food processor or blender, then pour the crumbs into a large bowl. Stir in the melted butter. Using your fingertips, firmly and evenly press the mixture into the bottom and sides of the pie plate. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven, then microwave the peanut butter for 30 seconds, or until soft, and spread it on the crust bottom while it's still hot. Set aside. Place the semisweet chocolate chips into a medium bowl; set aside. To prepare the filling, heat the corn syrup and cream in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture just to a boil, remove the pan from the heat, then pour the liquid over the chocolate chips, whisking until the chips melt and the mixture is smooth. Spoon the mixture into the pie plate and even out the top with a spatula. Pour the melted white chocolate into a piping bag. Cut a very small opening at the tip and draw circles on the top, starting at the edge then working your way to the center. Drag the tip of a bamboo skewer or a knife in a straight line from the center, through the circles, and all the way to the edge. Repeat 7 or 8 times, as if drawing the rays of a starburst or a spider web design. Chill the tart in the refrigerator for 6 hours, or overnight. To help the tart keep its shape when serving, dip your knife in hot water before making each cut.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PIE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Freeze for 30 minutes. Spread chocolate ice cream over crust; freeze for 1 hour or until firm., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and whipping cream; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Quickly and carefully spread over chocolate ice cream. Freeze for 30 minutes. Top with vanilla ice cream; sprinkle with almonds. Cover and freeze until firm., For sauce, in a blender, cover and puree raspberries. Strain and discard seeds. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and raspberry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool completely. , Remove pie from the freezer 10 minutes before cutting. Serve over raspberry sauce.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• To prepare chocolate peanut butter mixture and chill: Heat cream with peanut butter in a 1quart heavy bottomed saucepan. Use a whisk to break up peanut butter so it melts evenly. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over barely simmering water. When chocolate and peanut butter is smooth, combine with melted chocolate, using a whisk. Force through a mediummesh sieve into another bowl, using a rubber spatula. Stir in vanilla. Let cool, then cover and chill 2 to 4 hours (or overnight). To up to shape truffles: Whisk powdered sugar and cocoa together, then sift into another bowl to combine thoroughly. Grind peanuts, if using, in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Line a large baking sheet or tray with waxed paper or 30 to 50 1inch paper candy cups (yield will depend on the size of your scoop used to shape truffle). To shape truffles: If very chilled, let mixture sit out at room temperature for 20 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop out or spoon small portions of chilled filling and roll into a ball. If desired, push a "Goober" through the side, into center of round and roll to correct shape. Roll truffle in cocoa mixture or ground nuts and place in candy cups. Place in a decorative tin or gift box, separated by sheets of waxed paper or decorative foil. Keep chilled to maintain best flavor and texture.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine the chocolate, cream, butter and peanut butter and heat over moderate heat, stirring, until chocolate is completely melted.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
• Transfer to a bowl and chill for 4 hours, or until firm.
• Form mixture by heaping teaspoons into balls and roll lightly in peanuts.
• Chill on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for 1 hour, or until firm.
• Keep in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 2 weeks.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a large, microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate squares on high power for 1 minute.
• Stir chocolate and microwave for another minute or until chocolate is melted.
• Remove bowl from the microwave and mix in peanut butter until smooth.
• Let the mixture sit until it has cooled to room temperature.
• Mix in whipped topping and refrigerate for about an hour.
• Shape the mixture into one inch balls.
• Using a melon baller or teaspoon may make this easier.
• Roll the balls in your choice of coatings.
• This part is the most fun!
• Be creative!
• Store the balls in the refrigerator until serving or gift-giving time.
• These would make a nice gift if you placed the balls in paper candy holders and wrapped them up in a decorated tin or plastic container.

PEANUT BUTTERY CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Combine peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer thoroughly. Combine flour and brown sugar, and fold into the peanut butter mixture. Fold peanut butter chips into the pie filling.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Spread chocolate evenly over the bottom of the graham cracker crust. Pour the pie filling into the crust, spreading it evenly. Chill and serve.