Description
A rich and creamy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth peanut butter filling folded with whipped cream, and topped with a glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for an easy yet indulgent dessert that requires no baking and can be prepared ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie pan to create an even crust layer.
- Mix peanut butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, blend the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar together until fully combined and smooth.
- Whip the cream: Using a mixer or whisk, whip the heavy cream in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form, meaning the cream holds firm when the beaters are lifted.
- Fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter and powdered sugar mixture using a spatula, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream, until well combined and light.
- Assemble filling: Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust in the pie pan.
- Melt the chocolate topping: In a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler, gently melt the chocolate chips with the milk until smooth and glossy, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Top the pie: Pour and spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the peanut butter filling to create a shiny chocolate layer atop the pie.
- Chill: Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or until fully set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly whipped cream and avoid overmixing to keep the filling light and airy.
- The chocolate topping can be substituted with a prepared chocolate ganache if desired.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Allow the pie to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: No-Bake Pie, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, Easy Dessert, No Bake Dessert, Peanut Butter Dessert, Graham Cracker Crust, Chocolate Ganache
