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Chocolate peanut butter pie is the ultimate treat for anyone who loves rich, creamy desserts with just the right balance of sweet and salty. This easy recipe comes together quickly and will have everyone asking for seconds!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… I don’t know if there’s a more heavenly flavor combination than chocolate and peanut butter. This no bake peanut butter pie recipe tones down both flavors a bit, but not tragically so. The cream cheese and peanut butter pie filling is creamy and nutty, without being over the top, and chocolate comes into play with a mild chocolate pie crust and pretty chocolate shavings as garnish.
This is a dessert that will impress crowds and parties — but between you and me, it’s so, so, so simple to make. It’s a no-bake pie, so you don’t have to worry about it cooking or rising flawlessly. All you do is mix up a few ingredients and add them to your pie crust in two pretty layers, before letting it set in the freezer. See? Could NOT be easier!
The sweet tooth afflicted in your family will declare you the day’s hero next time you make this no-bake chocolate peanut butter pie.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
- Recipe Ingredients
- How to Make No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Expert Tips
- Storing and Freezing Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
- My Favorite No Bake Desserts You Should Try
- More No Bake Desserts to Consider
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
- No-Bake Simplicity: Skip the oven—this pie comes together effortlessly in the fridge. I like to put together this pie on busy days or when the weather is warm and I don’t want to heat up the kitchen.
- Easy Ingredient Mix: This is one of the easiest pies that tastes heavenly! Peanut butter and simple pantry staples make prep a breeze. You’ll likely have most ingredients on hand turning this from a potential shopping expedition into an impromptu dessert adventure.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Freezes perfectly, so you can prepare days before your event or gathering. This means less last-minute stress and more time enjoying your company, with a delicious dessert already waiting in the wings.
- Perfect Texture: The chocolate cookie crust pairs perfectly with the smooth filling. The slight crunch of the crust balances the creamy layers beautifully.
🥧 Easy pie recipes are such a fun addition to warmer months — although I can’t resist a yummy no-bake chocolate pie anytime of year!
Recipe Ingredients
- Cream cheese
- Creamy peanut butter
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
- Cream or Cool Whip
- Chocolate cookie crust — store bought or make an easy cookie crust
- Hershey’s chocolate bar – for garnish
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
- This couldn’t be easier! You are going to get most of the ingredients (but not the cream or Cool Whip) and beat them together.
- Then fold in the cream or Cool Whip and add it to your pie crust.
- Garnish with shaved or grated chocolate.
- The hardest part is letting it chill which gives the pie time to thicken. Enjoy cold!
Frequently Asked Questions
Natural peanut butter isn’t recommended for this recipe. Commercial brands like Skippy or Jif provide a smoother, more consistent texture that prevents separation and ensures your pie filling remains creamy and stable. Natural peanut butter tends to be more liquid and can make the filling runny or grainy.
You can, although the consistency might be a little different. I’d recommend using plain Greek yogurt in place of cream cheese if you prefer not to use it.
Individual pie jars are such a great idea! To make chocolate peanut butter pie into jars, instead of using a chocolate pie crust, you can remove the cream from Oreo’s and crumble the cookies into a fine powder. Press a quarter-inch layer of the crumbled cookies into the bottom of Mason jars before filling them with the peanut butter mixture and topping them off with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
Absolutely! Simply swap the chocolate cookie crust for a gluten-free alternative. You can use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies, gluten-free graham crackers, or even make a nut-based crust with ground almonds or pecans mixed with melted butter.
Expert Tips
- Cream Cheese Hack: Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling. Cold cream cheese creates stubborn lumps that can ruin the pie’s silky texture.
- Chocolate Shaving Trick: Use a room-temperature chocolate bar and a vegetable peeler for the most beautiful, delicate chocolate curls. Slightly warm chocolate creates more elegant, wider curls that look professionally made.
- Whipped Cream Pro: For the fluffiest topping, chill your mixing bowl and whisk before whipping heavy cream. Cold equipment helps the cream whip faster and hold its shape more effectively.
- Serving Suggestion: Let the pie sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before slicing for the cleanest cuts. This brief resting time helps the pie become just soft enough to slice beautifully.
Storing and Freezing Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
This chocolate peanut butter pie is a freezer’s best friend, storing perfectly for up to 2 weeks when wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or placed in an airtight container. Always keep the pie frozen until about 5-10 minutes before serving to maintain its ideal texture and consistency.
For best results, store the pie flat to prevent any structural shifting, and avoid storing near strong-smelling foods that might impact its delicate flavor. When ready to serve, let the pie sit at room temperature briefly to soften just enough for easy slicing, but not so long that it loses its shape.
My Favorite No Bake Desserts You Should Try
If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth without turning on the oven, I’ve got a lineup of no-bake treats that are about to become your new obsessions.
- The Healthy No-Bake Cheesecake is a creamy dream that proves guilt-free can be absolutely delicious.
- If chocolate is calling your name, the Easy Chocolate Lasagna layers pure indulgence with every heavenly bite.
- For peanut butter lovers, the No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are a quick fix of sweet, nutty perfection that’ll have everyone begging for seconds.
More No Bake Desserts to Consider
No Bake Desserts
Key Lime Mousse {Key Lime Pie In A Jar}
No Bake Desserts
Watergate Salad Recipe
No Bake Desserts
Healthy No-Bake Cheesecake
No Bake Desserts
Berries and Cream
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cream, beat until stiff, (or 8 ounces Cool Whip topping, if that's how you roll)
- 1 prepared chocolate crust, (or a homemade chocolate crust)
- Hershey's chocolate bar for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, cream cream cheese and peanut butter together with a hand mixer.
- Add milk and powdered sugar, beating until combined and fluffy.
- Fold in half the whipped cream or Cool Whip.
- Place whipped mixture into prepared pie crust.
- Top with remaining whipped cream or Cool Whip.
- For a garnish, use your vegetable peeler and made chocolate curls from the edge of a Hershey’s bar.
- Cover pie, and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, cut (and don’t thaw first).
Notes
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the filling to enhance the chocolate and peanut butter flavors.
- Don’t limit yourself to store-bought crusts – homemade graham cracker or Oreo crusts work brilliantly.
- Wrap the pie tightly in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn and preserve its fresh flavor.
- Allergy Alert: Contains dairy, peanuts, and potential gluten from the crust.
As a non pumpkin pie fan, I made this for Thanksgiving dessert. HUGE HIT! Thanks for sharing this scrumptious , and amazingly easy recipe!!
Is it an 8 oz pkg of cream cheese?
Yes ma’am! I’ll make a note of it in the recipe. Thanks for asking 🙂
I was the recipient of this pie from Melissa and LOVED it! I’m so excited to have the recipe now.
Thanks a million!
This looks right up my alley! Yum 🙂