Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of chocolate and peanut butter with this irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. A creamy, no-bake dessert that is sure to satisfy all your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
For the Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Ganache Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chopped mini peanut butter cups (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into a pie dish and chill.
- Make the Filling: Beat peanut butter, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Whip cream and fold into the peanut butter mixture. Pour into crust and chill.
- Create the Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, stir, and spread over the pie. Top with peanut butter cups and chill before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought chocolate crust for convenience.
- For added crunch, mix in crushed peanut butter cups into the filling.
- This pie freezes well but should be slightly thawed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
