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Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie

Irresistible Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie: A Sweet & Salty Delight

This Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie is a decadent no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy peanut butter cheesecake, and rich chocolate pudding.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels gluten-free pretzels can be used
  • ½ cup unsalted butter can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
Filling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar granulated sugar is acceptable
  • 8 ounces cream cheese lactose-free cream cheese can be used
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter almond or sunflower seed butter can be used
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla extract
Chocolate Layer
  • 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix ensure it is instant
  • 3 cups milk can substitute with non-dairy milk
Topping
  • 2 cups whipped topping can substitute with whipped heavy cream
  • chocolate sauce optional but recommended
  • 1 cup crushed pretzels for topping

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in 2 cups of crushed pretzels until coated, then press into the prepared dish and bake for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 8 ounces of cream cheese, and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and fold in 2 cups of whipped topping.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 packages of instant chocolate pudding mix and 3 cups of cold milk until thickened. Pour over the peanut butter filling and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Spread whipped topping over the chocolate layer and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight) to chill.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle crushed pretzels and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, refrigerate overnight for perfect flavor. Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.

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