PEANUT BUTTER SILK PIE with PRETZEL CRUST
Adapted from About.com and SouthernLiving Magazine
Serves: 8 to 10

Ingredients
For Pie Crust:
♦ 2 1/2 cups finely crushed pretzel sticks or twists
♦ 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
♦ 3/4 cup melted butter

For Pie Filling:
♦ 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
♦ 1/2 cup peanut butter
♦ 1 cup powdered sugar
♦ 1 tsp. vanilla
♦ 1/2 cup milk
♦ 2 cups whipped topping

For Ganache:
♦ 1/4 cup heavy cream
♦ 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Directions:
For making the crust: Stir together all ingredients; firmly press crumb mixture on bottom, up sides, and onto lip of a lightly greased 9-inch pieplate. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack, and cool crust 1 hour or until completely cool before filling

For the peanut butter filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with peanut butter, powdered sugar and milk. Fold in whipped topping until well blended. Spoon into pretzel crust and garnish with chopped peanuts or pretzels. Chill thoroughly before serving.

For the ganache: combine the cream and chocolate in a small saucepan, and melt over LOW heat. Allow to cool slightly – drizzle desired amount over the top.

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