BUCKEYE PIE: The Irresistible Dessert You Must Try!
Buckeye Pie is a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, inspired by the classic Buckeye candy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly in the bottom of the pie crust.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add chocolate chips and vanilla extract, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer in the pie crust.
- Sprinkle cocoa powder on top for garnish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving for better texture.
- Can be topped with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg