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Delicious Buckeye Pie topped with chocolate and creamy peanut butter filling.

Buckeye Pie

A creamy, chocolate-topped no-bake dessert that tastes like a buckeye candy in sliceable form, perfect for special occasions without the hassle.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert, No Bake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Cookie crumbs (graham crackers or chocolate sandwich cookies) Chocolate sandwich cookies add extra richness.
  • 4 tbsp Melted butter Helps the crust hold together.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened Ensure it's smooth with no lumps.
  • 1 cup Peanut butter, creamy Can use crunchy for added texture.
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Sweetens and thickens the filling.
  • 8 oz Whipped topping or homemade whipped cream Adds lightness and fluffiness.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips, semi-sweet Quality chocolate enhances the taste.
  • 2 tbsp Peanut butter Mix into the chocolate topping.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Optional for rounding out the flavor.
  • a pinch Salt Optional to balance sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make the crust: Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press into a pie pan and chill.
  2. Beat the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
  3. Add powdered sugar to the mixture and combine until thick and spreadable.
  4. Gently fold in whipped topping, ensuring the mixture remains airy.
  5. Spread the peanut butter filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
  6. For the topping, melt chocolate chips with peanut butter until smooth and pour over the filling.
  7. Chill the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Serving
  1. Use a hot knife to slice the pie cleanly, wiping it between cuts for neat slices.

Notes

Pairs well with hot or iced coffee, cold milk, fresh berries, or vanilla ice cream. Can be made ahead of time; better the next day. Lasts in the fridge for 4-5 days or can be frozen.