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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Sarah namedy

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

This indulgent no-bake pie combines a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich chocolate layer, and a creamy peanut butter filling — finished with swirls, drizzle, and chocolatey garnish. Perfect for peanut butter lovers!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 150g)
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (85g)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (170g)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28g)
  • 1-2 tbsp milk or heavy cream, optional (15–30ml)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225g)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (240g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (120g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream, very cold (360ml)
  • 0.5 cup chocolate syrup or thin chocolate ganache (120ml)
  • 0.5 cup milk chocolate chips (85g)
  • small peanut butter cups, chopped (optional)
  • 0.25 cup reserved peanut butter filling for piping (optional)

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • refrigerator

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly moistened.
    Press firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Chill for 15–20 minutes.
  2. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in milk/cream if desired. Spread evenly over crust and chill 15–20 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. In another bowl, whip cold cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture until light and airy, reserving 1/4 cup if piping.
  4. Spread peanut butter filling over the chocolate layer. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
  5. Drizzle with chocolate syrup or ganache, sprinkle with chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups, and pipe swirls if desired. Serve cold.

Notes

For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping instead of heavy cream. Swap graham crackers with Oreo crumbs for an extra chocolatey base. The pie sets best when chilled overnight.