Black Bottom Peanut Butter Icebox Pie

January 20, 2013
Black Bottom Peanut Butter Icebox Pie is a creamy peanut butter mousse filling atop a chocolate ganache-lined scratch-made graham cracker crust laced with honey-roasted peanuts.  Oh my, pass the fork, please!

Slice of Black Bottom Peanut Butter Pie Drizzled with Chocolate Syrup Image

This year for Christmas Eve dessert, Mom decided we would have a "pie bar."  Each of us ladies in the family was to bring a pie. How fun is that?

After about two weeks of staring at my pile of pie recipes to decide what pie I wanted to bring as my "pie bar" contribution, I landed on this Black Bottom Peanut Butter Icebox Pie, which I adapted from a peanut butter-banana version from Southern Living magazine. I just wasn't feelin' the bananas, you know?

A light and fluffy peanut butter pie, with a yummy layer of chocolate ganache hiding between the peanut butter mousse filling and the crust.


We had such a great pie line-up to choose from for our Christmas Eve festivities.  Mom made her classic Pecan Pie and my absolute favorite Chocolate Cream Pie, two of her house specialties. There was a baked Coconut Pie.  There was Pumpkin Pie with streusel topping.  And my 16-year-old niece made a Cheesecake Pie ... her first contribution to our annual family Christmas Eve dinner!

I'm happy to report all my pie recipe agonizing was worth it. -- This light and fluffy peanut butter pie, with a yummy layer of chocolate ganache hiding between the peanut butter mousse filling and crust, was a totally scrumptious choice.

Fork Bite of Black Bottom Peanut Butter Pie Image

What's to Love About This Recipe?

  • Fabulous peanut butter flavor - Rich, unmistakable peanut butter flavor is delivered up in every bite.
  • Black bottom chocolate surprise - A layer of chocolate ganache hides in-waiting between the peanut butter mousse filling and crust, ready to surprise you with its deliciousness.
  • Scratch-made graham cracker crust - A flavorful scratch-made graham cracker crust laced with chopped honey roasted peanuts is the perfect vessel to hold this creamy pie creation.
  • Wonderfully creamy texture - The pie's creamy peanut butter mousse filling practically melts in your mouth.
  • Tasty with (or without!) toppings - Top each slice with chocolate syrup, sweetened whipped cream, and chopped honey roasted peanuts ... or not! It's fabulously tasty either way.
  • Perfect for any occasion - While our family enjoyed Black Bottom Peanut Butter Pie for our Christmas Eve festivities, this tasty pie is a crowd-pleaser at any occasion.

Top View of Sliced Black Bottom Peanut Butter Pie Image

Black Bottom Peanut Butter Icebox Pie Ingredients:

There are 3 components to this super tasty Black Bottom Peanut Butter Pie:
  1. Homemade graham cracker crust,
  2. Chocolate ganache "black bottom" and,
  3. Peanut butter mousse filling

For the homemade graham cracker crust, you'll need:

  • Graham cracker crumbs - Forms the foundation of the crust. Use boxed premade crumbs, or make your own by crushing whole graham crackers.

  • Honey roasted peanuts - Brings a hint of sweetness and a nice textural crunch to the crust.

  • Cinnamon - A small bit of ground cinnamon amps up the crust's flavor.

  • Unsalted butter - Brings everything together and serves as the crust's binder.

Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients Image

For the black bottom ganache and peanut butter mousse filling, you'll need:
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips - Forms the base of the black bottom chocolate ganache.

  • Heavy cream - Serves two purposes: 1. Combines with the chocolate chips to create the pie's chocolate ganache layer, and 2. When whipped and added to the peanut butter mixture, creates a nice fluffy, creamy filling. Products labeled heavy cream, heavy whipping cream, and whipping cream all work just fine in this recipe.

  • Cream cheese - Serves as the base of the creamy peanut butter filling. We recommend using regular, full-fat cream cheese for the best result.

  • Creamy peanut butter - Brings the signature peanut butter flavor.

  • Brown sugar - Sweetens the peanut butter filling mixture and brings a nice richness to the pie.

  • Vanilla extract - Amps up the pie's flavor. Use 100% pure vanilla extract, rather than imitation, for the best result.

Peanut Butter Filling Ingredients Image

How to Make Black Bottom Peanut Butter Icebox Pie:

There are three components that go into making Black Bottom Peanut Butter Pie, but each one is pretty easy.

To get this pie started, first make the homemade graham cracker crust by mixing together graham cracker crumbs, finely chopped honey roasted peanuts, a small bit of ground cinnamon, and some melted butter.

Press the mixture into the bottom of pie dish and bake it for about 12 minutes. Then set it aside to cool completely before moving forward with the rest of the pie.

Baked Homemade Graham Cracker Crust Image

Once the crust has cooled, melt together some semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream to make a quick chocolate ganache.

Pour the warm ganache into the crust, spreading it into an even layer to make the pie's "black bottom."

Pouring Chocolate Ganache into Crust to Make the Pie's Black Bottom Image

To make the pie's creamy peanut butter filling, beat together softened cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and some freshly-whipped cream.

Spoon the mixture on top of the "black bottom" chocolate ganache to fill the crust. Then sprinkle the top with some coarsely chopped peanuts, if you'd like.

Top View of Whole Black Bottom Peanut Butter Pie Image

Pop the pie in the refrigerator and chill it for at least 8 hours to allow the filling to set.

When you're ready to enjoy, slice on in -- revealing Black Bottom Peanut Butter Pie's signature chocolate ganache black bottom. Then grab your fork and dive into the creamy deliciousness!

Slice of Black Bottom Peanut Butter Pie Image


Black Bottom Peanut Butter Pie in Pie Pan Image
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Dessert
American
Yield: about 8 slices
Black Bottom Peanut Butter Icebox Pie

Black Bottom Peanut Butter Icebox Pie

Black Bottom Peanut Butter Icebox Pie is a creamy peanut butter mousse filling atop a chocolate ganache-lined scratch-made graham cracker crust laced with honey-roasted peanuts. Oh my, pass the fork, please!
Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 12 MinTotal time: 42 Min

Ingredients

Crust:
  • 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped honey-roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 c. butter, melted
"Black Bottom" Ganache:
  • 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 c. whipping cream
Peanut Butter Filling:
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c. creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 2/3 c. whipping cream, divided
Toppings (optional):
  • sweetened whipped cream
  • chocolate syrup
  • chopped honey-roasted peanuts

Instructions

Prepare the Crust:
  1. Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, ground cinnamon, finely chopped honey-roasted peanuts, and melted butter.
  2. Lightly spray a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray. Firmly press the graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.
  3. Bake at 350℉ for 10 - 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and cool completely (about 30 minutes).
Prepare the "Black Bottom" Ganache:
  1. Combine chocolate chips and 1/3 cup whipping cream in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave on medium/50% power for about 1 1/2 minutes until chocolate is almost melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Whisk until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. (Do not overheat the chocolate.)
  2. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared crust.
Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling:
  1. Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of whipping cream with an electric mixer at medium speed until mixture is light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  2. Beat remaining whipping cream and vanilla extract at high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to loosen it up; then fold in the remaining whipped cream.
  3. Spread the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate ganache. Cover and chill at least 8 hours before serving.
  4. Serve with toppings of your choice.
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Black Bottom Peanut Butter Icebox Pie ~ A creamy peanut butter mousse filling atop a chocolate ganache-lined scratch-made graham cracker crust laced with honey-roasted peanuts.  It's a perfectly delicious dessert for any occasion!  www.thekitchenismyplayground.com

15 comments

  1. Love the idea of a pie bar! I'll have to keep that in mind for our next get together!

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  2. This really caught my eye from the Marvelous Monday party - looks deelish!!

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  3. This sounds like an amazing pie. What a great idea that everyone bring a pie....I just might have to try that one out on my family! :)

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  4. I am sooo in love with this pie! There wouldn't even have been any slices left...

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  5. Yumola! Anything Peanut butter & chocolate is my favourite!

    ~Steph @ Silver Boxes

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  6. I have made a very similar version of this pie, but the addition of the ganache looks fantastic. I think I should try it next time.

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  7. YUM! Pinned this - I love PB pie and love the idea of the chocolate in there:)

    Found you at This Gal Cooks!

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  8. Holy Cow! This looks fabulous...mouth-watering....amazing! I'm wild about peanut butter and chocolate together...that ganache must be so tasty. Pinning and making one day soon. Thanks so much for linking up at Weekend Potluck!! Sure wish I could REALLY sit at the table with you. =)

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  9. Hi Tracey,
    I sure wish that this slice was mine, it looks delicious! Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for sharing your tasty recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  10. Can we be neighbors?? You'd share, right :) YUM! Pinned :) I hope you'll come and share at my Super Saturday Show & Tell! http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com xoxo~Ruthie

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  11. Yes.. I will be making this lovely pie for my ladies WOW luncheon.... Women of Wisdom. I can not wait to share the pie with them !!
    dede basden

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  12. My dad loves pie more than cake, so every year for his birthday, we each bring over a pie. It's so much fun, but yes - so hard to choose!! This pie looks phenomenal, and will be featured in this week's Taste and Tell Thursdays. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  13. This looks incredible! I love pb and chocolate combos, and I'm pinning this right NOW!

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  14. Congratulations, your post has been featured on Full Plate Thursday,526 and we pinned it to our features board. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us!
    Miz Helen

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