No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie
An easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie with a crunchy peanut graham cracker crust and a creamy yet slightly tangy peanut butter filling!
Love.
What is love?
Love is a barter system. One pink velvet cupcake in return for peanut butter cupcakes. I do the laundry and you do dishes for two days and you stay away from those Reese’s hearts. One white chocolate mousse dessert for a no-bake peanut butter chocolate pie. Yes, my friends, this is how love works in my household. For every indulgent recipe you see on this blog, there is a peanut butter counterpart that was made for its existence.
My dearest husband is a peanut butter lover and whenever he is asked, even in deep sleep (yes I’ve tried!!), what I should make next for the blog, his automatic response is always “peanut butter something”. I don’t even know why I bother anymore. Wait I know. It’s because whenever I listen to him, you all love the recipes. Like his birthday peanut butter lover’s dream cake. It’s always on my top 3 most visited recipes on the blog.
Since Valentine’s Day is coming, I decided to make him another peanut butter lover’s recipe he might be happy about. This no-bake peanut butter chocolate pie was my lazy “Oh Valentine’s Day is in a week” recipe. I made a test run this weekend for some friends we had over for dinner and I was completely blown away by the reception. I wasn’t expecting it to be that amazing on the first run. I figured I’ll have to tweak a thing or two by the next run but once we served the pie, half of it was gone in 5 minutes. I was shocked. Gone! See for yourself here.
What makes this no-bake peanut butter chocolate pie so AMAZING? It’s the total package starting with a peanut crunchy graham cracker crust (yup, peanuts in the crust!); which is the only baked part but that’s only 10 minutes, and moving on to a layer of special dark chocolate over the crust and a creamy peanut butter cream cheese filling. Complete of course with chocolate shavings for the looks! I was going to decorate with some Reese’s hearts which sadly didn’t last a week in my house but the chocolate shavings worked too! #ineedalockformybakingcupboard
This pie is a must-have and I cannot say it enough. So for all you peanut butter lovers and those of you who love peanut butter lovers, this is the pie for you!
No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie
An easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie with a crunchy peanut graham cracker crust and a creamy yet slightly tangy peanut butter filling!
Ingredients
- 9 whole graham crackers
- ¼ cup cocktail peanuts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 6 ounces dark chocolate (I used Ghirardelli 60% Cacoa)
For Filling:
- ¼ cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings and/or curls, for topping
Instructions
To make the crust:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish and set aside. Combine the graham crackers and peanuts in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and pulse until combined and the mixtures look like wet sand.
- Press into the bottom and sides of the prepared pie dish. Bake the crust until set, about 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a simmering saucepan of water. Stir until smooth. Pour the chocolate over the crust and evenly spread using an offset spatula, going up the sides of the crust. Chill until chocolate sets, about 10 minutes.
To make the filling:
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a clean bowl, beat the peanut butter, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth, about 2-3 minutes on medium speed. Reduce speed to low and add in the powdered sugar. Mix until combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in half of the whipped cream until just incorporated, and then fold in the rest. Spoon the filling into the crust and smooth the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill until set, about 3 hours or overnight.
- To serve, top with chocolate shavings or curls.
Notes
Total time includes chill time
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So I may be making a version of your peanut butter dream cake for my husbands birthday this weekend! He is a peanut butter cup lover and asked me to make him a cake with reeses pieces, and I immediately thought of your cake. This pie looks fabulous as well. I love that it is no-bake!
Yay!! happy birthday to the hubs in advance. I hope he loves the cake 🙂
How could this not be immediately inhaled? Just look at it!!
Hahha I know right? Thanks!!
Peanut butter anything is my favorite! Add chocolate to it add you’ll make me the happiest girl on Earth! This looks way too awesome and I’m sure that your husband is now the happiest person ever. Gaaaah, I need this in my life! Peanut butter in the crust too? I’m sold <3
Hhaah he is the happiest!! Because I am making it again in a few days 🙂 Thanks!!
You are such a giving wife 🙂 I am glad your husband is a peanut butter lover and you share the decadent treats you make for him with us. I love peanut butter too! No bake treats are a big winner in my book!
I try to learn from you Jamie!! Thanks 🙂
Your husband’s got good taste, Zainab! I adore peanut butter too and this pie is just gorgeous! Creamy, crunchy, salty, sweet – it’s got everything good and delicious in the world! I’m printing this recipe out so that I can make it to treat myself…er, I mean, my loved ones 😉
He wants to think he does lol! Thanks Nancy. It’s really a great combination!! And you should treat yourself 🙂
This looks so light and fluffy! Just perfection!
Thanks Jocelyn!
Did I read Peanut Butter?? Where do I have to sign? :))
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Priska, thank you very much!! It’s great to have you here 🙂 I hope you will find recipes you love!!
This pie looks like the perfect Valentine’s treat! I love that you put peanuts in the crust and I especially love that layer of dark chocolate under the filling! That’s such a good idea. 🙂 The peanut butter filling looks so creamy, I just want to dive right into it!
Thank you Beth!! The chocolate layer is my favorite too 🙂 Happy valentine’s day in advance!
can you be my valentine? or just send me this pie please.
Yes yes!! Of course 🙂
Definitely pinning this one – I love peanut butter, I love cheesecake and I love easy no-bake desserts!
Thanks for pinning Helen!!
Oooh that crust alone sounds delicious! And I totally understand this barter system, except my Mr. only likes cinnamon buns, and I like well, everything. So, it’s slightly unbalanced 😀 but I’m always happy!! Peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven!
Cinnamon buns? I will take that anytime!!! Thanks Jessica 🙂
Oh my goodness Zainab, this pie looks amazing! That creamy cheesecake peanut butter filling looks so mesmerizing and I love that you added peanuts to the crust too! Love this bartering system you got going on with your hubby since you get to share these incredible treats with us 🙂 Pinned! Do you ship – pretty please?;)
Thank you so much Kelly!! The pieces really do come together so well 🙂 And I wish I could send you and the bump a piece!!
Your husband knows his desserts! It’s like pulling teeth to get my husband to eat most desserts (he’d much rather eat a burger with potato chips and pizza). I guess that means I get ALL OF THIS PIE. 🙂
Oh this one has no trouble eating his desserts. We have the opposite problem trying to get him to eat dinner before getting to the dessert lol! But the upside is you get to enjoy it all to yourself. Although you are eating for two 😉
I am so glad your husband loves peanut butter as much as I do…I love this pie!!
Hhaha thanks Meghan!! He is delighted with his obsession lol
YUNNY !!
It’s a mouth watering pie
Thanks Winnie!
My hubby is not a peanut butter lover at all. Makes me so sad! But I try to squeeze it in when I can. This pie looks amazing!!
Lucky you Nancy…you can enjoy this all to yourself!! Thanks for visiting 🙂
I love turning the oven on in the winter to help warm the house but no bake always has a spot in my life. This pie looks fantastic. I haven’t had enough peanut butter in my life lately.
Thanks Emily!! You can never have enough peanut butter in life
3 words: I NEED this!
I will share with you pretty 🙂
Peanut butter heaven!!! Your hubby sounds just like mine!!! I swear he is a little bit disappointed when I bake something without peanut butter in it. I will have to make him this pie – he’ll love it! You two sound so cute, btw! Hope you have a great Valentine’s day!
Hhaha thanks Cate! I’m glad your Mr is a peanut butter lover too. I don’t dislike it but I just don’t LOVE it like him. Hope you guys have a great Valentine’s Day too 🙂
You had me at no bake! What a show stopping dessert without too much time spent in the kitchen.
This looks amazing, Zainab! And the best part? It won’t melt when you put one in the mail to me! 🙂 Seriously though…great post and pics!!
Hhaha Thanks David!! It sure will freeze will 🙂
I think my hubby would love this pie too! And so would I, to be honest! It looks amazing, and I’ve been on a bit of a peanut butter kick myself lately (ruh-roh, looks like you’ll be having 2 pb recipes in a row on your site this week! Good thing your readers like it so much!).
I am so excited for your recipe. Someone just looked over my shoulder and said “Is she sending the products?” haah. Peanut butter lovers rule my life and I love them all dearly 🙂
I am totally with your husband–peanut butter anything and everything. This has me drooling like crazy, especially since chocolate is involved!
Lol Amy!! You two can be friends for sure 🙂 Thanks!!
Looks absolutely divine- love the chocolate and peanut butter combo! 🙂
Thanks Jess!
I love no-bake things, because they make life easier, and I LOVE chocolate and peanut butter together, so this is totally my kind of pie!
Thanks Rachel!! This will be so easy for you on your travels 🙂
YUM! Chocolate and peanut butter is a timeless combination. What a great looking pie!
Thanks Jenn!!
I will be shocked if this does not make the top three! Peanut butter pie is the best. I can handle half a pie on my own – I just love the stuff. Your version looks even better than our recipe – definitely pinning this one for future use! I am in love with this, Zainab!
Thanks Mary Frances!! This is definitely on my top list 🙂
This looks amazing! I love the layer of chocolate on top of the crust, so genius and definitely gives the pie the ooomph factor!
My boyfriend is the same way. PB everything! I love your idea for this crust. I’ve used a gingersnap crust on PB pies before, but this is so much better.
Thanks Autumn! We are snacking on peanut butter granola tonight 😮 #peanutbutterrulesthishouse
We all should have a couple of no bake recipes in our lives.
I’m a huge peanut butter lover, and this pie looks amazing, Zainab! Pinning!
Thanks Marcie!
I like your husband. He is a smart man. THIS PIE-ooooh I swoon over it!!
When I ask Michael what to make he says “something refreshing” and I’m just like….uhhhh…..I’m gonna make cookies. lol
Hahhah don’t say that out loud. He will think too much of himself. On the plus side, he knows you and Erin’s blog very well for all the peanut butter love you share 🙂
You’re husband is definitely on to something. Yes to PB in everything!
Hhaha he would like to think so lol!
I love the idea of peanuts in the crust! This looks amazing!
Peanut butter =BEST THING EVER!! I never make pies, but this pie, wow! how could I not??
This sound delicious! I love peanut butter and chocolate together. Visiting from #Sitsblogging.
Oh my goodness! This looks absolutely amazing….your blog is BEAUTIFUL! I’m sure I’ll gain 10 lbs just reading it! :0)
Stoppin by from #SITSBlogging
HAPPY to meet you! ;0)
I love this pie. Don’t ya know, peanut butter always wins my heart? 🙂 Pinned! Hope you have a good weekend, Zainab!
Pinned! I want to make this. I have an addiction to peanut butter. Rhondda #SITS
Sounds wonderful!
I made some amazing peanut butter and jelly cupcakes a few weeks ago…here is the link http://sweetjoan.wordpress.com/2014/01/24/you-had-me-at-peanut-butter/
Try these on your husband!
Oh YUM! I am a total peanut butter lover. One year during my holiday baking bender, I made ALL recipes with peanut butter in them. Some people made comments, but I didn’t care 🙂
Zainab, this looks AMAZING – my hubby is standing behind me telling me he wants me to make this, lol! Thank you so much for joining us and sharing at Best of the Weekend – pinned it twice! 🙂 Hope you have a happy Sunday and a fantastic week!
Peanut butter and chocolate are the best! I love that this is no bake, too.
I had a major cheesecake fail this weekend, it was my first attempt but didn’t work so well. I love the sound of this no bake one. Thanks for linking up at Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again this weekend!
This pie has my name written all over it! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Thank you! I am so glad to have found your website. I love many of the recipes and i will be trying many of them–bless.