Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Payday Pie! This delightful creation transforms your favorite candy bar into a luscious pie, featuring a rich peanut butter nougat filling combined with crunchy roasted peanuts. Nestled in a flaky, buttery crust, this dessert is perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat to enjoy any day of the week. With its gooey texture and irresistible flavor, Payday Pie is bound to impress your family and friends. Plus, it’s easy to make, making it an ideal recipe for bakers of all skill levels. Treat yourself and savor every bite of this decadent yet light dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 pie crust, transfer it to a pie plate, and crimp edges. Prick with a fork.
- Line with parchment paper and fill with weights; bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake for another 15 minutes until golden.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt peanut butter chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter together.
- Stir in vegan marshmallows until fully melted.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust and sprinkle roasted peanuts on top.
- For the caramel: Cook sugar in a saucepan until melted and amber-colored; add cubed butter and stir until melted.
- Combine cream into caramel mixture and simmer for 1 minute; then stir in vanilla and salt. Cool slightly before drizzling over the pie.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 145g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg