Description
Indulge in the ultimate no-bake dessert with this Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Featuring a crunchy Oreo crust, a rich and creamy peanut butter filling, and a silky chocolate ganache topping, this easy recipe is perfect for any occasion and requires no oven time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or curls (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Finely crush Oreo cookies and mix with melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie plate. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until fluffy. Add peanut butter and beat until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then milk, beating until creamy. Gently fold in thawed whipped topping.
- Assemble the Pie: Spoon the peanut butter filling into the chilled Oreo crust, spreading evenly. Return the pie to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Prepare the Ganache: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.
- Top and Chill Again: Pour the cooled ganache over the chilled peanut butter filling, spreading gently. Return the pie to the refrigerator for another 1-2 hours, or until the ganache is set.
- Garnish and Serve: Once chilled, garnish with chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings if desired. Slice with a hot knife and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, allow the pie to chill overnight to ensure perfect setting and flavor development.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean between slices for neat cuts.
- Feel free to experiment with different cookie crusts, like graham cracker, or add a sprinkle of sea salt to the peanut butter filling for a salted caramel effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, No Bake Pie, Easy Dessert, Peanut Butter Dessert, Chocolate Pie, Oreo Crust, Creamy Pie, Sweet Treat