Description
This Drumstick Pie transforms the nostalgic flavors of a classic ice cream cone into a crowd-pleasing dessert with a homemade flaky crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and a crunchy chocolate-peanut topping. Perfect for parties, birthdays, or any sweet craving, it’s easy to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (smooth, not chunky)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- Optional: 1/4 cup crushed waffle cone pieces
Instructions
- Make the Flaky Dessert Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and blend with a pastry cutter or pulse in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 20 minutes.
- Roll and Bake the Crust: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Lay the dough in the pan, trim edges, and crimp. Prick the bottom with a fork. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Prepare the Creamy Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla; beat until well blended. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture gently.
- Assemble the Pie: Spread the creamy filling evenly into the cooled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. (Optional: Sprinkle crushed waffle cones over the filling.)
- Make the Chocolate Topping: In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips with butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over the pie using a spoon. Immediately sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the pie in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use cold butter for the crust and whip cream to stiff peaks for the filling. Chill the pie overnight for optimal flavor and texture. Add crushed waffle cones for extra crunch. Gluten-free and dairy-free adaptations are possible. Slice with a warm knife for clean servings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 27
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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