No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
This No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is a rich and creamy dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth peanut butter filling, and a luscious chocolate topping. Perfect for quick preparation without baking, it delivers a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors that satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Author: zara
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a pie pan to create an even crust layer.
- Mix the peanut butter filling: In a separate bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the cream: In another clean bowl, whip the heavy cream using a mixer until stiff peaks form, indicating it holds shape well.
- Combine filling and whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, maintaining the airy texture for a light filling.
- Assemble the pie: Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top.
- Make the chocolate topping: Melt the chocolate chips together with milk in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until smooth, then pour and spread the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until fully set before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up.
Notes
- For a crunchier crust, you can toast the graham cracker crumbs lightly before mixing with butter.
- If you prefer a less sweet pie, reduce the powdered sugar slightly in the filling.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth filling; natural peanut butter may affect texture.
- The chocolate topping can be substituted with melted dark chocolate or a chocolate ganache for richer flavor.
- This pie should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 3 days for best freshness.
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