No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

No-bake peanut butter pie has a graham cracker crust, a silky peanut butter filling, and a rich, creamy chocolate topping. One bite of this pie will never be enough.

Ingredients

  • GRAHAM CRACKER PEANUT CRUST
  • Cooking spray
  • 12 chocolate graham crackers

    from 1 [14.4-oz.] pkg.

  • 1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts

    plus chopped peanuts for garnish

  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 7 Tbsp. unsalted butter

    melted and cooled slightly, 3 1/2 oz.

  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • GANACHE
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

    divided, from 1 [12-oz.] pkg.

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

    divided

  • PEANUT BUTTER PUDDING
  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

    not all-natural

  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

    at room temperature

  • 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chocolate-Peanut Crust: Lightly coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray, and set aside. Pulse together cookie crumbs, peanuts, and sugar in a food processor until peanuts are finely ground, 20 to 24 pulses. Add butter and vanilla; pulse until mixture holds together when squeezed, about 6 pulses.

  2. 2

    Press crust into pie plate: Spoon into prepared pie plate; firmly press into bottom and up sides of plate. Freeze for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Ganache: Place chocolate chips and cream in a small microwavable bowl; microwave on HIGH in 30-second intervals, stirring until chocolate is melted and smooth.

  4. 4

    Add Ganache to pie crust: Pour half of mixture evenly over bottom of crust; freeze crust until ready to use. Cover remaining Ganache, and refrigerate until ready to use.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Peanut Butter Pudding: Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk in milk, cream, and egg until combined. Bring to a simmer over medium-high, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium; cook, whisking vigorously, until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; whisk in peanut butter, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon mixture into a large bowl.

  6. 6

    Chill Pudding: Refrigerate until slightly cooled, whisking occasionally, about 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add Pudding to Crust: Remove crust from freezer. Using a small offset spatula, spread pudding evenly over Ganache layer in crust.

  8. 8

    Refrigerate pie: Place plastic wrap directly on pudding to prevent a film from forming. Refrigerate until pudding is set, at least 6 hours or up to 12 hours. Remove plastic.

  9. 9

    Melt the Ganache: Microwave remaining Ganache on HIGH in 30-second intervals, stirring until chocolate is melted and smooth.

  10. 10

    Add Ganache to pie: Using a small offset spatula, spread mixture over pie to evenly cover pudding layer. Garnish with chopped peanuts. Pie may be loosely covered with plastic wrap and stored in refrigerator up to 24 hours.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

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About this Recipe

Craving a dessert that's rich, creamy, and requires no oven time? This No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie delivers pure indulgence with layers of decadent flavor and satisfying texture. It's the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion, ready to impress without the fuss.

Why This Pie Works

The magic of this no-bake pie lies in its perfect symphony of textures and tastes. A sturdy chocolate graham cracker crust provides a delightful crunch, perfectly complementing the silky-smooth peanut butter filling. Topped with a luscious creamy chocolate ganache, every forkful offers a balance of sweet, salty, and nutty notes that will have you coming back for more.

What to Expect

Prepare for a dessert experience that truly satisfies. The base is a buttery, slightly salty graham cracker crust with the added depth of chocolate, studded with chopped peanuts for extra texture. Nestled above is a rich, dense peanut butter pudding layer, made with creamy peanut butter and dark brown sugar, giving it an incredibly smooth mouthfeel and deep, comforting flavor. Finally, a shiny, rich semisweet chocolate ganache blankets the top, adding a final touch of sophisticated sweetness. This pie is a celebration of classic flavor pairings and a testament to the power of a well-crafted no-bake dessert.

Customization & Variations

While this pie is perfect as written, you can easily adapt it to your preferences. For the crust, consider varying the type of chopped peanuts, perhaps using honey roasted for a sweeter note. When making the ganache, feel free to swap semisweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips for a more intense cocoa flavor, or milk chocolate chips for a sweeter, milder topping. For an extra peanut punch, sprinkle additional chopped peanuts over the finished ganache before chilling.

Serving & Context

This No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie is ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, or simply a special weekend treat. Serve it chilled, garnished with a few extra chopped peanuts, to let its creamy texture and rich flavors shine.

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