PEANUT-BUTTER SILK PIE

PEANUT-BUTTER SILK PIE image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Filling:
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 c sugar
1 c creamy peanut butter
1 T melted butter or margarine
1 t vanilla extract
1 c heavy cream, beaten until stiff
1 (9-inch) prepared chocolate cookie-crumb crust
Topping:
1 c semisweet chocolate chips
3 T brewed coffee
Chopped peanuts, for garnish

Steps:

1. Make filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, peanut butter, butter and vanilla in large mixer bowl; until creamy. Gently fold in half the beaten cream, then fold in remaining cream until blended. Spread filling in crust; smooth top. 2. Make topping: Combine chocolate chips and coffee in microwaveproof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes; stir until smooth. Cool chocolate slightly, then pour over top of filling. Refrigerate pie 1 hour until chocolate is firm, then cover loosely and refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, if desired.