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No-bake chocolate peanut butter pie served with chocolate drizzle

No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie

A rich and creamy dessert that combines chocolate and peanut butter in an easy, no-bake pie with a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 9 whole graham crackers Crushed into fine crumbs.
  • ¼ cup cocktail peanuts Adds a salty kick to the crust.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted for binding.
Filling Ingredients
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate High-quality, like Ghirardelli 60% Cocoa.
  • ¼ cup heavy cream Cold for texture.
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter The star ingredient.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese At room temperature for creaminess.
  • ⅓ cup whole milk Balances the richness.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Adds warmth.
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar Sweetens the filling.
  • to taste Chocolate shavings and/or curls For topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
  2. In a food processor, combine the graham crackers and cocktail peanuts. Pulse until finely ground.
  3. Drizzle the melted butter over the mixed crumbs and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish. Bake the crust for about 10-12 minutes, or until set. Allow it to cool completely.
Assembly
  1. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
  2. Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly. Chill for about 10 minutes until hardened.
  3. In a bowl, beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, then refrigerate.
  4. In a clean bowl, beat the peanut butter, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar until combined.
  6. Fold in half of the whipped cream, then fold in the remaining whipped cream gently.
  7. Spoon the creamy filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top.
Cooling
  1. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours or overnight.
  2. Before serving, top with chocolate shavings or curls.

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. For extra crunch, consider adding chopped peanuts on top.