Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
This rich and creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie features a crunchy chocolate cookie crust filled with a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling, topped with whipped topping. Perfectly balanced between sweet and salty, this no-bake dessert is chilled to set and is a delightful treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Total Time: 4 hours 27 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake (crust baked briefly)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 25 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crust.
- Prepare the Crust: Place the chocolate sandwich cookies into a food processor and pulse until finely crushed, about 1 minute. Transfer crumbs to a bowl and stir in the melted salted butter until the mixture is evenly combined. Press this mixture firmly along the bottom and up the sides of a pie plate to form an even crust.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes until it is set. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Make the Filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the creamy peanut butter together with the softened cream cheese until smooth and well combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until smooth.
- Add Whipped Topping: Fold in the thawed whipped topping by beating gently until fully incorporated and smooth, ensuring to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the peanut butter filling evenly into the cooled chocolate crust. Spread the top smooth using a knife or spatula for an even surface.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until fully set before serving. This chilling step helps achieve the proper texture and firmness.
Notes
- You can substitute regular chocolate sandwich cookies with gluten-free versions for a gluten-free dessert.
- For a crunchy texture, consider adding chopped peanuts into the filling or sprinkled on top before chilling.
- To make the pie more decadent, drizzle melted chocolate or peanut butter on top before serving.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- If you prefer a sweeter pie, increase the powdered sugar slightly, but be careful not to overpower the peanut butter flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Chocolate peanut butter pie, no bake pie, peanut butter dessert, Oreo crust pie, creamy peanut butter pie
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