No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie
A creamy and indulgent dessert featuring a peanut butter filling and a rich chocolate ganache topping, without the need for baking.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Use full-fat for best results.
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream Chill the bowl for better volume when whipping.
For the Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Can substitute with dark chocolate.
- ½ cup milk Use any milk of choice.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Assembly
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust Pre-made or homemade.
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts Optional, for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
- Spoon the peanut butter filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and milk. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the warm ganache over the peanut butter layer and gently tilt the pie to evenly coat the surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Serving
- Before serving, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top if desired. Slice and enjoy chilled.
Notes
Let the ganache cool slightly before pouring to prevent sinking. For clean slices, warm your knife and wipe between cuts. Best served cold.