Description
A rich and creamy Chocolate Bottomed Peanut Butter Pie featuring a graham cracker crust, a smooth chocolate layer, and a fluffy peanut butter cream filling. Perfectly balanced with sweet and salty flavors, this no-bake dessert is ideal for peanut butter lovers looking for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the chocolate layer:
- ¾ cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
For the filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or 8 oz whipped topping)
For topping (optional):
- Chopped peanuts
- Chocolate shavings
- Extra melted chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes until set and fragrant. Remove from oven and let it cool completely.
- Create the chocolate layer: Melt the semisweet or dark chocolate chips with the heavy cream together either in the microwave in short bursts or over a double boiler, stirring frequently until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Pour this chocolate ganache evenly into the cooled crust and spread it out. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set firmly.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the texture is smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the peanut butter filling over the chocolate layer in the pie crust and smooth the top using a spatula. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and firm.
- Add toppings and serve: Before serving, optionally garnish the pie with chopped peanuts, chocolate shavings, or drizzle with extra melted chocolate to enhance the presentation and flavor. Slice and serve chilled for the best experience.
Notes
- For a richer crust, substitute the graham cracker crumbs with chocolate cookie crumbs.
- This pie can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.
- If using whipped topping instead of heavy whipping cream, ensure it is fully thawed if previously frozen.
- To soften cream cheese quickly, let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes or gently microwave in 10-second increments.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (after crust preparation)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
