Pie for Pi Day

I couldn't let 3.14 roll by without a Pi Day post.

Pie for Pi Day is a must, and the options are infinite.
(sorry for the bad pun)

However, Hubs' choice is almost always peanut butter.

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie with Pretzel Crust

(adapted from Nadia G's Bitchin' Kitchen)

Crust:

2 cups salted pretzels

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup brown sugar

Filling:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped

Chocolate Whipped Cream:

3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

2 cups whipping cream

chocolate shavings, for garnish

Pulse the pretzels in a food processor until finely ground. 

In a large bowl, combine the pretzel crumbs, butter and brown sugar; mix well.

Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. 

Refrigerate.

Combine the cream cheese, peanut butter and brown sugar with a mixer until smooth. 
Fold in the whipped cream. 
Spread filling into the pie shell, cover and return to the refrigerator.
Melt chocolate and whipping cream together in a double boiler over medium heat. 
Whisk until well combined. 
Refrigerate for 2 hours. 
Once cooled, beat the chocolate cream with a mixer until thick and spreadable (do not overmix).
Cover the pie with the chocolate whipped cream. 

Garnish with chocolate shavings.(8 servings)