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Monday, June 24, 2013

Summer Sweets: Lena's Famous Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

What better couple is there out there when it comes to dessert that chocolate and peanut butter. This pie takes it's to a whole new level to make an amazing summertime treat. Take it to your next picnic and your friends will be begging you for the recipe....and it's extremely easy to make. Plus you can make it from ingredients you probably already have hanging around the house. I'm sharing my homemade graham cracker crust recipe too, but you can certainly substitute a ready made crust from the store.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar

Filling
2 packages chocolate pudding
2 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup peanut butter

1 container whipped topping

Prepare crumbs in blender and mix with butter and sugar until combined. Press firmly into 8 inch pie dish. Bake in 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes to set crust. Allow to cool.

Combine dry pudding mix with milk and peanut butter. Whisk until smooth. Pour into graham cracker crust. Place in refrigerator to firm up for at least 30 minutes. Top with whipped topping. Chill until ready to serve.

If you like, garnish with chocolate syrup, crushed peanuts, chocolate chips or peanut butter cups.

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