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Peanut Butter Silk Pie

Source of Recipe


LHJ, Recipes 2000






List of Ingredients



• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  
• 1 Tbsp butter (or margarine), melted
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 1 cup heavy or whipping cream, beaten until stiff
  
• 1 (9-inch) prepared chocolate cookie-crumb crust
  
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• -- Topping --
  
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  
• 3 Tbsp brewed coffee
  
• Chopped peanuts, for garnish (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Make filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, peanut butter, butter and vanilla in a large mixer bowl until creamy. Gently fold in half of the beaten cream. Fold in remaining cream until blended. Spread filling in prepared crust; smooth top.
   
   
2. Make topping: Combine chips and coffee in a microwave-proof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes; stir until smooth. Cool chocolate slightly. Pour over top of filling. Refrigerate pie 1 hour until chocolate is firm. Cover loosely and refrigerate overnight.
   
   Sprinkle with chopped peanuts before serving, if desired.
   
   Makes 8 servings.