Peanut Butter Snickers Cheesecake Brownie Pie: layers of fudgy brownie, peanut butter cheesecake, and whipped topping makes this gooey pie the best dessert.
The past few weeks I have been learning the value to saying no. I usually just can't say no when I am asked to do different projects.
You need 10 matching headbands for a wedding party this coming weekend. Sure I will get right on that. 200 cupcakes for a party you are having. Sure, why not.
Ok, ok, those might be slightly embellished examples, but you get the point right? I don't like to turn down requests for things that I know I can do.
So far in the last 2 weeks, I have said no to 3 large graduation cake orders and a hand picked blog project. It was hard to say no because I know that I can do them.
I knew that I would be so stressed out trying to finish everything while decorating a wedding cake, packing for our family vacation, and making a batch of these No Bake Monster Cookie Dough Bites for the trip.
It really was in my best interest and my family's best interest to not take on that many extra projects.
There were a couple things that I thought long and hard about trying to fit in. I mean when someone hand picks you for a special blog job/project, you want to say yes immediately.
After weighing everything, I knew that I just couldn't put the time and effort into it. The email I got back from my campaign manager saying how impressed she was that I would say no to something like this, reaffirmed to me that saying no to someone or something is ok to do.
Just a little life lesson that I had this weekend that I thought I would share.
Something I couldn't say no to this week though was this pie!!!! Oh, my goodness!
Talk about decadent and delicious! A thick fudge-y pie topped with peanut butter cheesecake that has candy bar chunks in it and a layer of Cool Whip on top of it had my name all over it.
Well, one slice anyway. Remember the lesson in saying no? It really needs to apply to dessert too. I ate way too many of these Ultimate Reese's Cheesecake Brownies the other day too.
It's time to start saying no to the goodness that keeps happening in my kitchen. Well, after one or two bites that is! All in the name of recipe research, right?
Tips for making a Peanut Butter Snickers Cheesecake Brownie Pie:
Set out the pie crust 15 minutes ahead of time, so it will unroll easily.
Unroll the pie crust into a 9 inch pie plate and crimp the edges.
Mix together the brownie mix, oil, water, and egg. Do not follow the box directions. The batter should be very thick and sticky. Spread it in the bottom of the pie crust and bake.
Beat together the cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat again.
Cut an entire bag of Peanut Butter Snickers bites into quarters and stir them into the cheesecake batter. Spread the mixture on top of the baked brownie and bake it again.
Once the pie has completely chilled top with Cool Whip or homemade whipped topping if that is what you prefer.
Chocolate sprinkles, chocolate curls, or more candy bars are a fun way to dress up the top of the pie.
More delicious pie recipes you may like:
- Cookies and Cream Chocolate Pie
- Chubby Hubby Ice Cream Pie
- White Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Pie
- Fudge Bottom Banana Cream Pie
- Mud Pie
- Oreo Mousse Cake
Recipe
Peanut Butter Snickers Cheesecake Brownie Pie
Fudge Brownie pie topped with a peanut butter Snickers cheesecake and Cool Whip is a decadent and delicious dessert.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Layer
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
- 1 - 9x13 box brownie mix
- ¼ cup oil
- ¼ cup water
- 1 egg
For the Cheesecake Layer
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 - 11.5 ounce bag Peanut Butter Snickers Minis, chopped into quarters
- 1 - 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Let the pie crust sheet sit out on the counter for about 15 minutes. Remove wrapping and unroll gently. Press into a 9.5 inch pie plate and crimp edges. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, oil, water, and egg. Mix just until combined. It will be very thick. Spoon into pie plate and spread out. Bake for 35 minutes.
- While the brownie pie is cooking, place the cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat until creamy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and peanut butter and beat again until creamy. Stir in the Snickers candies by hand.
- When the brownie layer is finished baking, remove from the oven and gently spoon the cheesecake batter on top of the brownie. Spread out very gently. Return to the oven and bake for another 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for an hour. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or until completely cooled.
- Top with the Cool Whip and sprinkles. Cut into 12 slices. Keep covered in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Notes
*You can cover the edges of your pie crust with foil or pie shields when baking the cheesecake layer if you like.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 446Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 233mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 1gSugar: 25gProtein: 7g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Gloria @ Simply Gloria
I have come to learn to say no...just the other day abut volunteering at school. Gosh, it sounds bad, but the lady didn't realize I was already there all week. So, I've come to reassure myself, it's ok to say no...even if it seems selfish. (But it's really not.) Rambling....
Any ways....I saw this on Pinterest this morning before I checked my emails. And this pie of yours just keep saying to me as what it did this morning..."Eat Me!!!!"
Jocelyn Brubaker
I'm glad I'm not the only one who says no!! And it's ok, I ramble all the time too, ha! It was very tasty, so I think you need to do what the pie says, make one, and eat it!! 🙂
Jelli
Drooling, pinning, and really wanting to hug you! This looks INCREDIBLE! You never cease to surprise me with outrageously creative & delicious combinations.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you for pinning!! It seriously WAS incredible! And thank you so much for your sweet words! It's always so good to hear that people are enjoying what I create!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork
Jocelyn, you've combined all of my favorite sweets in one dessert! This might be the only treat I'll ever need to make again 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
I'm so glad to have made a dessert that makes you feel this way!! Yay!!!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats
I'm officially the worst person at saying no. I feel so guilty, but yet really is it worth the stressed out madness? Probably not so I need to take your lead! And if I don't I'll just drown my sorrows with this yummy pie!
Jocelyn Brubaker
You really should! At least once in awhile, to give yourself a break! 😉 And in between make something delicious to give yourself a boost...like this pie!! 🙂
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff
It's so hard to say no sometimes ... just practice! Say yes to the important things ... like this pie 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, this pie is very important to say yes to!!
Tonia@thegunnysack
Oh my goodness! Your pie is outstanding!! It's so true that saying no is hard! I hope you have a wonderful week!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you very much!! You hope you have a wonderful week too!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie
This looks too good to be true!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Oh, but it's not!! It was awesomely yummy!! 😉
carrian
that looks crazy decadent, so obviously I love it!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Carrian! I love it too 😉
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie
I totally understand what you mean! Sometimes we just spread ourselves too thin. It is so important to say "no" sometimes!
Your pie looks delicious!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes it is important, I'm thankful to have just a tad bit of less stress this week 😉 And thank you!!
Stacy
It took me years of overextending to finally learn to say the occasional no. That doesn't mean I don't ever get overextended any more and that don't feel guilty at the no though. But it does feel good sometimes to make the sane decision. Like making this pie. Wise choice! I've pinned it to my Recipes to Try board, as I know a few people who would adore this.
Jocelyn Brubaker
I know I will keep saying yes and overextending myself in the future also, but I'm thankful I made these decisions now! It does feel good to make the sane decision! 😉 And thank you so very much for pinning my recipe! I love to hear that people are making and enjoying my creations!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
Saying no is so difficult sometimes, especially when it comes to a blog project or baking project. Good for you for evaluating your life and realizing what will totally stress you out. I need to do that more 🙂
This pie sounds amazing. Would totally take the stress away!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Aimee!! They were hard choices to make, but I'm glad I did it! And yes, this pie helped a lot!
Liz
This looks amazing Jocelyn! Wouldn't mind a slice of it right about now! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much! I wish I could virtually give you a piece right now 😉
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Good for you for saying no! I could take a lesson 🙂 There are always so many things to say yes to, and then I feel guilty when I do say no, so I say yes, a bit too much. It's always works out but as you said, you can do without the stress!
Your pie combines pretty much all dessert elements in one from choc to PB, Snickers to cheesecake. All the bases are covered!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, less stress is definitely something we could all do without. I'm glad it always works out for you! And you're right! I think this pie covers most of those delicious bases!! 😉
Nancy P@thebittersideofsweet
This pie looks absolutely amazing! I have a hard time saying no to sweets! Everything in moderation!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, moderation is key! I need to constantly remind myself about that 😉
Tieghan
I am with you, I can not say no. Especially to anything family or blog related.
This pie looks so good, I would not say no to making this. That is for sure!
Jocelyn Brubaker
It IS so hard!! And thank you!! I couldn't stop saying Mmmm as I devoured my piece!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
This pie looks so insanely decadent Jocelyn! All in a very, very good way 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so very much!!
Meghan
Dear Lord woman! How am I ever going to turn down making this??? Must. Get. Ingredients...IMMEDIATELY!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Don't even try to turn it down, just bake and eat!!! and then repeat 🙂
Dru @ Teenage Cakeland
I have a hard time saying no, too. I always feel like I have too much on my plate! But this pie is one thing on my plate I definitely not say no to.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Having too much to do is definitely not fun! But eating this pie can hep, you should try it sometime!!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I am the poster child for not saying no! The weight of it is crushing sometimes. I need to take your lesson to heart! LOVE the pie!
Jocelyn Brubaker
It really is!! And thank you very much!! The pie was so yummy!
Renee @ Awesome on $20
This is completely insane! So perfectly, wonderfully, completely insane! I love it!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much!! It was truly delicious!