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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Indulgent No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie for Sweet Dreams

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is an effortless no-bake dessert that combines creamy filling and rich chocolate ganache, making it a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups Chocolate Wafer Crumbs Graham cracker crumbs can be used as an alternative.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Salted butter is an option for extra flavor.
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar A sugar alternative can be used for a lower-calorie option.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it’s at room temperature for smooth mixing.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Use no-stir creamy for consistent texture.
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Vital for smooth consistency.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with whipped coconut cream.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla is preferable.
Ganache
  • 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Dark chocolate can be used for a deeper flavor.
  • ½ cup Light Corn Syrup Optional for added shine.
Garnishing
  • ¼ cup Chopped Peanuts Optional but recommended for crunch.
  • ¼ cup Chocolate Shavings For elegant garnish.
  • 2 pieces Peanut Butter Cups Adds extra peanut butter flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Food processor
  • Electric mixer
  • Small saucepan
  • Pie Plate

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Crush the chocolate wafer crumbs into fine pieces, then mix with melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt until blended. Press into a 9-inch pie plate.
Bake Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, until set. Allow to cool completely before adding filling.
Make Peanut Butter Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in peanut butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
Assemble
  1. Spoon the peanut butter filling into the cooled crust, tap on counter to smooth, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Prepare Ganache
  1. Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth. Optional: stir in corn syrup.
Finish Pie
  1. Pour ganache over filling, spread gently, and chill for at least another hour. Garnish with peanuts, chocolate shavings, or peanut butter cups before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure to soften cream cheese for a smooth filling. Allow crust to cool completely before adding the filling. Chilling is essential for setting the layers properly.

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