Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie with Samantha Bann

I truly believe that our paths are set before us even before we are born. It’s just our decisions that lead us on the paths that have been laid out for us. We have all been given choices in life, but what’s meant to be is meant to be. For me, it’s cooking. For some people, it is being a lawyer or a therapist, but for me, it was always being a hostess and the joy of filling my clients’ bellies.

Who knew that when I was in Cooking 101 that I would be sitting here writing articles about my life and recipes? Who knew that I would be able to share my most cherished moments in life with words? I share the joys and sadness of my life with words and food. Now it’s time to celebrate life and family, and please, EAT! Life is too short, so be healthy, be strong for your family and friends in times of need, and celebrate every amazing moment, both sad and wonderful, with good food.

This article is dedicated to our best friendships, our most cherished loved ones, and of course, FOOD!

I thought a dessert would be best to celebrate the sweetness of life…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk, divided

2/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1 9-inch graham crust pie shell from the store (or you can make your own)

8 oz. package of cream cheese, softened

1 cup peanut butter, the creamy kind

2 cups whipped topping

Method:

1. Combine 1/3 cup of the condensed milk and chocolate chips and melt over a double boiler, or you can place it in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds.
2. Reserve a small amount of the chocolate sauce to drizzle on top of the cake.
3. Spread the remaining chocolate on the bottom of your pie crust.
4. Place in the fridge and chill for 10 minutes.
5. Beat the remaining condensed milk, cream cheese, and peanut butter with your mixer until smooth.
6. Fold in the whipped topping.
7. Cut off the corner of the reserved chocolate bag and drizzle the chocolate and freeze the pie for 1 hour or until firm.

Serves 8-10

Until next time…Samantha Bann

www.vegasvalleycatering.com