Name: Payday Pie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust; 10 ounces peanut butter chips; 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 3 tablespoons salted butter; 2 cups miniature marshmallows; 1 1/2 cups dry roasted unsalted peanuts; 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons salted butter, cubed; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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Introduction

Payday Pie is a rich and indulgent dessert inspired by the flavors of the classic candy bar. With a creamy peanut butter and marshmallow filling topped with crunchy peanuts and a luscious caramel drizzle, it’s perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.

A slice of peanut pie is being lifted from a clear glass pie dish resting on a white marbled surface. The pie has three visible layers: the bottom layer is a golden-brown, flaky crust with a crimped edge; above it is a dense, light tan filling; the top layer is a glossy, caramel-colored topping packed with whole and halved peanuts. In the background on the white marbled surface, there are two white plates each holding a single slice of the pie, slightly out of focus. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 unbaked pie crust
10 ounces peanut butter chips
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons salted butter
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 cups dry roasted unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
3 tablespoons salted butter, cubed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp the edges and prick the bottom and sides with a fork to prevent bubbling.
Step 2: Line the pie crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment paper, then bake for another 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Set aside to cool.
Step 3: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine peanut butter chips, sweetened condensed milk, and 3 tablespoons salted butter. Cook, stirring constantly, until fully melted and smooth.
Step 4: Add the miniature marshmallows to the mixture and stir until they melt completely and the filling is well combined.
Step 5: Pour the warm filling into the baked pie crust. Evenly sprinkle the dry roasted peanuts over the top.
Step 6: For the caramel drizzle, cook the granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it melts and turns an amber color.
Step 7: Add the cubed butter and stir until melted. Then add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
Step 8: Remove the caramel from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and kosher salt. Let it cool for 5 minutes before using.
Step 9: Drizzle the caramel evenly over the peanuts on top of the pie. Allow the pie to set before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use salted peanuts for extra flavor or substitute with chopped pecans for a different crunch.
For a stronger peanut butter taste, add a tablespoon of creamy peanut butter to the filling mix.
Chill the pie in the refrigerator for an hour before serving to help the filling firm up.

Storage

Store Payday Pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving, allow it to come to room temperature for about 15 minutes or warm slightly for a gooey texture. Leftover pie can also be frozen for up to a month; thaw overnight in the fridge before enjoying.

How to Serve

A close-up of a peanut caramel pie in a clear glass pie dish with a thick, crimped golden-brown crust around the edges, filled with a creamy peanut butter layer at the bottom, topped with a smooth caramel layer generously studded with whole peanuts evenly spread across the surface; one slice is slightly pulled out showing the distinct layers and texture with crumbs scattered on a white marbled surface, two white plates in the background each holding a slice of the pie, all softly lit in natural light. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a store-bought pie crust?

Yes, store-bought pie crust works perfectly and saves time. Just follow the same baking instructions to ensure a crisp base.

What can I substitute for peanut butter chips?

If you don’t have peanut butter chips, you can use white chocolate or regular chocolate chips along with a spoonful of peanut butter mixed into the filling for similar flavor.