Crunchy Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pie
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy with this irresistible Crunchy Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pie. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy peanut butter filling folded with whipped cream and crushed salted peanuts, every bite is a dreamy combination of textures. Topped with a decadent layer of silky homemade chocolate ganache and optional garnishes like crushed pretzels or chocolate shavings, this no-bake dessert is both elegant and effortless to prepare. Ready in just 25 minutes of prep time and perfect for sharing with family or friends, this pie is your go-to recipe for satisfying dessert cravings with minimal effort. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or treating yourself, this crowd-pleaser is sure to steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 0.25 cup Crushed salted peanuts
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Crushed pretzels (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar to the cream cheese. Beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, use the electric mixer to whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined. Stir in the crushed salted peanuts for added crunch.
Pour the peanut butter filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Once the pie is set, prepare the chocolate ganache topping. In a small saucepan, heat the 0.5 cup of heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.
Remove the cream from heat and pour it over the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring it over the chilled peanut butter filling. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
Garnish the pie with crushed pretzels and/or chocolate shavings, if desired.
Refrigerate the pie for another 30 minutes to allow the ganache to set before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 489.5 g | 628% | |
| Saturated Fat | 235.7 g | 1178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 797 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 3502 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 551.2 g | 200% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.5 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 357.6 g | ||
| Protein | 112.6 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 517 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 2249 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
