Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Payday Pie, a dessert that encapsulates the essence of your favorite candy bar in a rich, gooey treat. With layers of creamy peanut butter nougat and crunchy roasted peanuts, this pie is nestled in a flaky crust that melts in your mouth. Whether it’s a family gathering or a quiet evening at home, this easy-to-make dessert promises to impress with its irresistible flavors. Customize it with toppings like whipped cream or chocolate drizzle for an extra touch of decadence. Enjoy every bite as you savor the sweet satisfaction that only Payday Pie can bring!
Ingredients
- Unbaked pie crust
- 10 ounces peanut butter chips
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 2 cups miniature vegan marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups dry roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter (cubed)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out the unbaked pie crust and transfer it to a pie plate. Crimp edges and prick with a fork.
- Bake crust lined with parchment and weights for 15 minutes; remove weights and bake another 15 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt peanut butter chips, sweetened condensed milk, and salted butter until smooth.
- Stir in miniature vegan marshmallows until fully melted and combined.
- Pour filling into baked crust and sprinkle dry roasted peanuts on top.
- For caramel topping, melt sugar in a saucepan until amber; add cubed butter and then heavy cream, stirring to combine for one minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and kosher salt; cool slightly before drizzling over pie.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Ensure even baking by rotating the pie crust halfway through. Let the pie chill properly for clean slices.