Decadent Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe
This Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Pie is a luscious dessert combining the creamy richness of peanut butter and chocolate layered over a crisp pie crust. Perfectly chilled to set, it offers a decadent treat with a smooth and velvety texture that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for ganache preparation and crust baking if needed)
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 9-inch pre-made pie crust (graham cracker or pastry)
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare Pie Crust: If using a store-bought crust, ensure it is fully baked and cool. If baking from scratch, bake the crust according to package or recipe instructions and allow it to cool completely.
- Make Peanut Butter Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Fill the Crust: Spoon the peanut butter filling evenly into the cooled pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Prepare Chocolate Ganache: Heat the 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Top Pie with Chocolate: Pour the chocolate ganache over the peanut butter filling, spreading gently to cover the surface.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until the filling and chocolate topping are fully set and firm.
Notes
- For a crunchy texture, consider adding chopped peanuts to the peanut butter filling or sprinkled on top.
- You can substitute the pie crust with a gluten-free option if needed.
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier alternative; just check the sweetness level and adjust powdered sugar accordingly.
- Make sure the whipped cream is stiff enough to hold the filling stable.
- This pie is best served chilled and consumed within 3 days for optimal freshness.
Keywords: peanut butter pie, chocolate cream pie, no-bake dessert, creamy peanut butter, chocolate ganache pie
