I am seriously living in the holidays-recently-past. I promise we will get into Easter things soon, but for now let’s discuss this pie I made for Pi(e) Day. I didn’t post this recipe on the actual day since I had more important things to talk about on March 14th, but this pie still spent lots of time in my belly that day.
After trying Little Bitty Bakes’ funfettinutter sandwich I fell in love with the combination. How did I not think of this sooner? It’s two of my favorite things all in one – funfetti cake batter and peanut butter! And I don’t plan on getting tired of it anytime soon (consider this your warning). I wanted to see what other creations I could make out of this duo and the first thing that came to mind was a layer pie, similar to the chocolate chip-peanut butter layer pie. The Funfetti flavors actually came out stronger than the peanut butter but I still loved this pie down to the very last bite. But I am curious how it would taste if I used a creamier peanut butter layer such as seen in my peanut butter pie.
What other ways do you think I should combine Funfetti and peanut butter?
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FUNFETTI-PEANUT BUTTER LAYER PIE
Serves 8
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white cake mix
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1/3 cup milk
2 Tbsp sprinkles, plus more for garnish
1/2 recipe pie crust, or 1 refrigerated pie crust
1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough
1 square vanilla candy coating (bark), melted
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees with racks placed on the bottom and middle.
- In medium bowl, beat together butter and sugar using an electric mixer until combined. Add flour, cake mix, salt, and vanilla and mix thoroughly. Add milk until incorporated. Mix in sprinkles by hand. Set aside.
- Roll out pie crust and fit into a ungreased 9″ pie pan (I actually used a tart pan). Spoon in the cake batter mixture and spread evenly (should fill the pie about halfway).
- Roll out the cookie dough into a 9 inch circle, to just fit within the edges of the pie crust. Carefully lift rolled-out dough and place into the pie (pie should now be filled to the top edge of the crust). Seal by gently pressing the edges of cookie dough and crust together.
- Bake 15 minutes on bottom rack, then move to the middle for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Allow to cool completely.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the top, garnish with more sprinkles, and then refrigerate. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Source: Adapted from my Chocolate Chip-Peanut Butter Layer Pie, with the Funfetti layer adapted from The Girl Who Ate Everything.
24 comments
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This looks very fun and delicious. I am really like all of the extra helpful premade ingredients ensuring a quick treat.
This is the cutest pie! I love sprinkles and vanilla and peanut butter like, A LOT!!!!
OMG I am in love!!!
This looks AWESOME!!!
OHMYGOD!!! If there is one thing that I absolutely cannot control myself around it is funfetti cake! This pie looks like an insane remix that I totally want to eat all of! Plus I’ve been on a ridiculous peanut butter kick this week, all ingredients are calling my name right now! DELISH!
yay, i love anything funfetti-related + this looks absolutely delicious!
Oh my! These look incredibly delicious.
Holy moly, this is fantastic! I made a smoothie a while back with peanut butter and marshmallow fluff…I bet funfetti flavors would have been seriously good in it!
so cute!
love this
and never ever tire of anything fluffernutter, in fact just made a special recipe using it.
Ohhh do tell!
You are awesome. I must make this pie. Love love love.
I’m a huge fan of fluffernutter sandwiches, I can’t imagine the flavor with the addition of funfetti! This is a brilliant pie, I would like some right now :)
never thought of funfetti and peanut butter but now i can’t get it out of my head. the possibilities are endless. nicely done.
I have so many ideas running through my head!
I am such a sucker for anything funfetti flavored, but I don’t think I’ve ever tried it paired with peanut butter. I’m definitely missing out, this sounds awesome!
What an fabulous combination! I love anything peanut butter!
YUM! This looks soooo amazing!
Maybe funfetti and peanut butter cookies? Thanks again for the link. Sorry I didn’t check the body of your post first lol Love your blog!!
Not a problem!
this looks so fantastic! What could be better than PB and Funfetti? I hope your mom is doing well friend!!
This pi(e) was totally worth the wait…and I’m now craving peanut butter (well, that’s not new) and funfetti–I’ve never tried that combo!
YOU NEED TO. So good. Try the funfettinutter on Little Bitty Bakes blog first.
You know I’m a lover for all things-funfetti. This is so fun, Erin!