Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Snickers Pie

This recipe is dedicated to my a-mazing brother in law. Snickers pie is a personal favorite of his and he orders it every time he goes to a local restaurant on Tybee. I decided for this weeks family dinner to make my own version and well, I must say, I nailed it. Not only is this recipe divine, but it was super simple to make. 
The presentation was equally spectacular, but I forgot to take a picture!


Ingredients: 

1 package Oreo cookies(use about 1.5 rows)
1 stick unsalted butter: melted
1 bag Snickers minis
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
chocolate syrup (optional)

Directions: 


In a food processor, add the Oreo cookies and blend until the texture of cookie crumbs. Add the melted butter and blend until well combine.
Place the ground crumb mixture into a 9- or 10-inch deep-dish pie pan and press onto the bottom and up the sides evenly. 
Refrigerate the crust for at least 30 minutes before you add the filling. (I just stuck mine in the fridge while I worked on the filling)

Place Snickers and peanut butter in microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for 30 second increments until melted/combined. (takes about 2 minutes) Allow mixture to cool. 

Combine 2 cups of heavy cream and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in separate bowl. Beat at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Don't over whip! 
Slowly fold Snickers mixture into whipped cream. Pour into prepared pie dish. Refrigerate 3-4 hours. 

Before serving, combine other cup of heavy cream and 1/4 cup sugar in bowl. Beat at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Top pie with whipped cream. 
For fun, I chopped up some Goobers candy and sprinkled over top the whipped cream. 
As I plated each piece, I drizzled chocolate syrup over top. 

This pie turns out to look like a restaurant quality dessert. Next time I promise to take a picture! 
(this isn't my pie....but gives you an idea! Mine was topped with whipped cream!)