Ingredients
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- 2 cups Crushed Pretzels
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, Melted
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Whipped Topping
- 1 package Instant Chocolate Pudding
- 2 cups Milk
- 1/4 cup Chocolate Sauce
- 1/2 cup Crushed Pretzels, For garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 13×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter, then stir in crushed pretzels until well combined.
- Bake the pretzel crust for about five minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Let the crust cool completely at room temperature before adding any filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
- Spread this peanut butter mixture evenly over your cooled pretzel crust.
- Prepare instant chocolate pudding by following package instructions and combining it with milk until thickened.
- Spread additional whipped topping over the chocolate layer evenly before refrigerating your pie for at least three hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, sprinkle crushed pretzels on top and drizzle with chocolate sauce for an extra touch of elegance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg