Banana Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie with Chocolate
Banana Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie with Chocolate is a scrumptious no-bake dessert that beautifully balances sweet, salty, and creamy flavors. With its crunchy pretzel crust, luscious peanut butter filling, fresh banana slices, and decadent chocolate ganache, this pie is the ultimate treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party or treating yourself at home, this indulgent pie will surely impress everyone. It’s easy to make and requires minimal prep time—perfect for both novice and experienced bakers alike!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 2–3 bananas, sliced
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden brown. Allow it to cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix well. Gently fold in the whipped cream until light and fluffy before spreading over the cooled crust.
- Layer banana slices evenly on top of the peanut butter filling.
- For the ganache, heat the two tablespoons of cream until warm (not boiling) and pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl. Stir until smooth; let cool slightly before drizzling over the pie.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg