Capri's Comfort Kitchen: Ohio Buckeye Pie

Pie lovers celebrated National Pie Day on Sunday, Jan. 23, and 21 News got in on the fun with Capri Cafaro as she showed us how to make an Ohio Buckeye Pie.
Pie day may be over, but you can still make this delicious treat by following the recipe below. Be advised that this recipe contains peanut products.
OHIO BUCKEYE PIE WITH CHOCOLATE PRETZEL CRUST
PRETZEL CRUST
Ingredients
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5 cups chocolate covered pretzel, crushed
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8 tablespoons butter, melted
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? cup brown sugar
Directions
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Combine pretzels, butter, and brown sugar. Press mixture into pie pan.
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Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Let cool to room temperature.
PEANUT BUTTER FILLING
Ingredients
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8 tablespoons butter
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1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
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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
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Beat above ingredients on low speed until smooth
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Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form
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Mix peanut butter mix and cream together
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Spread the mixture into the crust
CHOCOLATE GANACHE
Ingredients
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5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
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5 oz milk chocolate, chopped
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1 cup heavy cream
Directions
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Bring cream to a boil
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Whisk in chocolate until melted
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Let cool
FINISH THE PIE
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Pour ganache over assembled pie
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Let cool
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Garnish with mini pretzels
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