It’s one of Capri’s favorite days and recipes: Ohio Buckeye Pie, as shared with WFMJ 21 Youngstown on National Pie Day. You can make this delicious treat by following the recipe below.

OHIO BUCKEYE PIE WITH CHOCOLATE PRETZEL CRUST

PRETZEL CRUST

Ingredients

• 5 cups chocolate covered pretzel, crushed
• 8 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar

Directions

1. Combine pretzels, butter, and brown sugar. Press mixture into pie pan.
2. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Let cool to room temperature.

PEANUT BUTTER FILLING

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

1. Combine 8 tablespoons of softened butter, 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter, 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla to a large mixing bowl.
2. Beat above ingredients on low speed until smooth
3. Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form
4. Mix peanut butter mix and cream together
5. Spread the mixture into the crust

CHOCOLATE GANACHE

Ingredients

• 5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 5 oz milk chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Bring cream to a boil
2. Whisk in chocolate until melted
3. Let cool

FINISH THE PIE

1. Pour ganache over assembled pie
2. Let cool
3. Garnish with mini pretzels