No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
A rich and creamy peanut butter pie with a chocolate cookie crust, topped with luscious ganache and optional nuts, perfect for chocolate lovers seeking an easy no-bake dessert.
Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs Oreos or similar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup chocolate ganache or chocolate syrup
- Optional: chopped peanuts or shaved chocolate
Instructions
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter together until well combined.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan and chill while preparing the filling.
- Beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until mixture is creamy and light.
- Spread the peanut butter filling evenly into the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Drizzle chocolate ganache or syrup over the pie and sprinkle with chopped peanuts or shaved chocolate if desired.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 to 4 hours or overnight to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter but stir well before measuring.
- Substitute graham cracker crumbs for a lighter crust.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying powdered sugar amount.
- Serve with extra whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for enhanced flavor.