Description
This Frozen Peanut Butter Pie is a delicious no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker and peanut crust, layered with melted chocolate and a creamy, fluffy peanut butter filling. Perfectly chilled and easy to prepare, this pie is a crowd-pleaser for peanut butter lovers and a cool treat for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- ½ cup finely chopped dry roasted peanuts
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- â…“ cup melted butter
Chocolate Layer
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Filling
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 10 Tbsp crunchy peanut butter
- 6 Tbsp whole milk
- 10 Tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF to prepare for baking the crust.
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine finely chopped dry roasted peanuts, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until everything is evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form the crust.
- Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. This process helps to set the crust and bring out the flavors.
- Add Chocolate Layer: Remove the crust from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the bottom. Allow the heat of the crust to melt the chocolate chips, then use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate into a thin, even layer.
- Whip the Cream: Using an electric mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Set this whipped cream aside for later use.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and crunchy peanut butter until smooth using the electric mixer. Gradually add whole milk and powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined and creamy.
- Combine Whipped Cream and Peanut Butter Mixture: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, careful to maintain the airy texture.
- Fill the Pie: Pour the peanut butter filling into the baked crust evenly.
- Freeze the Pie: Cover the pie and freeze it until firm, preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set properly.
- Serve: Remove the pie from the freezer and let it thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth filling.
- You can substitute crunchy peanut butter with smooth if preferred, but crunch adds texture.
- Allowing the pie to thaw slightly before serving helps achieve a creamy slice that’s easy to cut.
- Store leftover pie covered in the freezer for up to 1 week.
- Optionally, garnish with additional chopped peanuts or whipped cream before serving.
