Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Indulge in the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter with our heavenly Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. This irresistible no bake dessert features a chocolate graham cracker crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and a delightful garnish of chocolate peanut butter cups.

Updated July 2023

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie: Delight in the World of Chocolate and Peanut Butter

Craving the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter? Look no further than our irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. With its rich and creamy decadent filling, nestled in a delectable no bake chocolate graham cracker crust, and topped with delightful garnishes, this dessert is a slice of pure indulgence.

Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, this pie will leave a lasting impression. And if you follow a gluten-free or dairy-free lifestyle, we have options to suit your needs.

Recipe Ingredients

Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust

• Chocolate Graham cracker crumbs: Use gluten-free options like Simple Mills, Pamela’s  or Schar for a delicious crust suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
• Granulated sugar: The sugar adds sweetness and helps bind the crust together. You can use pure maple sugar, organic sugar, or sweetener of choice -for a lower sugar option, you can use Lakanto or Swerve.
• Dairy-free or unsalted butter: The melted butter adds richness and helps the crust hold its shape.

For the Filling:

• Dairy-Free or Regular Cream cheese: Cream cheese provides a luscious and creamy base for the filling.
• All Natural Peanut butter: The star ingredient, peanut butter infuses the pie with its iconic nutty flavor. Cashew butter or your preferred nut/seed butter can be used as a substitute.
• Powdered sugar: Powdered sugar adds sweetness and helps achieve a smooth and creamy texture. For a lower sugar option, consider using Lakanto or Swerve.
• Coconut cream or whipped topping: We like CocoWhip for a plant-based option but you can use any preferred frozen whipped topping. Coconut cream adds richness and creaminess to the filling. Alternatively, you can use cold heavy cream or a whipped topping of your choice.
• Pure vanilla extract: Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor profile, providing a warm and aromatic note to the filling.
• Chocolate peanut butter cups: The chopped chocolate peanut butter cups add bursts of chocolatey goodness throughout the pie. Opt for dairy-free Sunflower Seed Cups or Keto Cups for plant-based or lower sugar/vegan options.

For the Garnish:

• Chocolate peanut butter cups: Additional chocolate peanut butter cups create a beautiful and indulgent garnish.
• Cocowhip, whipped cream, or whipped topping: Top the pie with your choice of whipped topping for an extra creamy and luxurious touch.
• Chocolate chips (dairy-free or regular): Chocolate chips add a delightful chocolatey element to the garnish.
• Melted chocolate of choice: rizzling melted chocolate over the pie elevates its visual appeal and intensifies the chocolate flavor.

Recipe Instructions

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

• Process the graham crackers and sugar: In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers and sugar until they form fine crumbs.
• Add the melted butter: Pour the melted butter into the crumb mixture and process until the crumbs are moistened and stick together when pressed with your fingers.
• Press into a pie plate: Press the crust mixture into a 9″ pie plate or springform pan, using a spoon or measuring cup to compress it down. Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.

For the Filling:

• Beat cream cheese and add peanut butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until light and creamy. Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
• Add powdered sugar and fold in whipped topping: Slowly add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese and peanut butter mixture, ensuring it is well incorporated. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer with the whisk attachment to whip the coconut cream (or heavy cream) until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, followed by the chopped peanut butter cups.
• Pour into the crust and freeze: Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly. Place the pie in the freezer until set, which takes approximately 3 hours.

Assemble:

• Garnish with whipped topping and peanut butter cups: Once the pie is set, garnish it with whipped cream or your choice of whipped topping. Top it off with whole chocolate peanut butter cups for an indulgent touch.
• Drizzle with chocolate: Drizzle melted chocolate of your choice over the pie for an extra decadent finish.

Serve and Enjoy:

• Slice the Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie into heavenly servings and serve it chilled for the ultimate flavor experience.

Tips for Success:

• Prepare the crust properly: Ensure the crust is properly compressed in the pie plate or springform pan to prevent it from crumbling when serving.
• Customize the garnish: Feel free to experiment with different toppings, such as fudge sauce, additional melted chocolate, or peanut butter chips, to add your personal touch.

Variations and Substitutions:

• Nut-free alternative: If you have a nut allergy, substitute the peanut butter with cashew butter or your preferred seed or nut butter.
• Gluten-free crust options: Use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs from brands like Pamelas, Schar, or Simple Mills to make the crust suitable for a gluten-free diet.
• Dairy-free options: Opt for dairy-free cream cheese, whipped topping, and chocolate peanut butter cups to create a completely dairy-free pie.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Prep Time

20 mins

Chill Time

3 hrs

Total Time

3 hrs 20 mins

 

Indulge in the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter with our heavenly Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. This irresistible no bake dessert features a chocolate graham cracker crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and a delightful garnish of chocolate peanut butter cups.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate graham cracker crust, chocolate peanut butter pie, peanut butter pie

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 506 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust:

• 1-3/4 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs about 13 full sheet graham crackers , Use gluten-free options like Simple Mills, Pamela's  or Schar for a delicious crust suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
• 6 Tablespoons granulated pure maple sugar, granulated organic sugar or granulated sweetener of choice , use Lakanto or Swerve for lower sugar option
• 8 tbsp dairy-free or unsalted butter , melted.

For the Filling:

• 1 8- ounce package dairy-free or regular cream cheese , softened. We like Kite-Hill, Violife or Miyokos.
• 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter. all natural preferred - can sub with cashew butter or preferred nut / seed butter of choice
• 1/2 cup powdered organic sugar or powdered sweetener of choice. , Use Lakanto or Swerve for lower sugar option.
• 1 cup coconut cream , can also sub with cold heavy cream or one 8 ounce package of CocoWhip or preferred frozen whipped topping
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 8 chocolate peanut butter cups of choice chopped - use dairy-free Sunflower Seed Cups or Keto Cups for a plant-based or lower sugar / vegan option.

For the Garnish:

• 6 chocolate peanut butter cups of choice
• Cocowhip or whipped cream or whipped topping of choice
• 1/4 cup dairy-free or regular chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup melted chocolate of choice

Instructions

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

1. Place graham crackers and sugar into the bowl of a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and process just until the crumbs are moistened and stick together when you press with your fingers.
2. Press into a 9" pie plate or springform pan using a spoon or measuring cup to compress crust down. Place in the freezer while you make the filling.

For the Filling:

1. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until light and creamy. Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract until combined then slowly add the powdered sugar until uniform and well incorporated.
2. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer with the whisk attachment to whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture. Stir in the chopped peanut butter cups.
3. Pour into the prepared pie shell and freeze until set for about 3 hours.

Assemble:

1. Garnish with whipped cream and top with peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips, fudge sauce or melted chocolate if desired.

2. Serve chilled. Store in the fridge covered, for up to 3 days.

Recipe Notes

Store in the fridge covered, for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Amount Per Serving (1 serving (with all the toppings))

Calories 506 Calories from Fat 315

% Daily Value*

Fat 35g54%

Saturated Fat 16g80%

Cholesterol 59mg20%

Carbohydrates 41g14%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 31g34%

Protein 9g18%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: This updated post was generated on July 7, 2023 by ChatGPT, an AI language model, and all info should be reviewed and validated by a human for accuracy and relevancy before implementation.