Dangerous Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Ganache

I'm walking on the wild side and living dangerously. Just look at this recipe, it's clearly the work of an evil genius. I fought its pull to go over to the darkside, tooth and nail. But the lure was too strong and I finally gave in to its seduction. My advice to you, don't fight it. Just enjoy!

Ingredients for filling:
1 chocolate cookie crust (I used an Oreo pre-made crust)
1 cup cream cheese
2/3 cup smooth peanut butter
4 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup whipping cream

Ingredients for topping:
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup whipping cream

Directions for filling:
1. Using a stand mixer with a beater attachment, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until blended.

2. Whip cream into very soft peaks. Fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture. Spoon filling into the cookie crust.

Directions for the topping:
1. In a pan, combine the sugar and 1/2 cup cream. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Lower heat immediately and simmer, without stirring, 5-6 minutes until slightly thick and pale yellow. Remove from heat and stir in butter and chocolate until melted. Let chocolate mixture cool slightly.

2. Pour the topping over pie and spread to cover completely and evenly. Chill, uncovered, about 1 hour until firm.

3. To decorate: pipe additional whipped cream.