No Bake Peanut Butter Pie (Print)
Rich, creamy peanut butter filling in a chocolate cookie crust—no baking required for this impressive dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
01 - 20 chocolate sandwich cookies (approximately 7 oz)
02 - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
03 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1 cup heavy cream, cold
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Topping
08 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts
# How To Make It:
01 - Crush chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a resealable bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Combine crumbs with melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
02 - In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until just combined and smooth. Spread the filling evenly into the chilled crust.
03 - Heat 1/4 cup heavy cream until steaming, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Spread ganache over the peanut butter layer. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts if desired.
04 - Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until set. Slice and serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
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- The no bake method means no oven timing stress during busy gatherings
- That incredibly silky texture comes from folding whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture
- It actually tastes better when made ahead, so you can relax before serving
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- The filling absolutely needs those four hours in the refrigerator to set completely, otherwise you will end up with a beautiful mess when you try to slice it
- Folding the whipped cream gently is what keeps the texture light and airy instead of dense and heavy
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- Use a light touch when pressing the crust into the dish, compact too firmly and it becomes difficult to cut through cleanly
- Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly without any little cream cheese bits ruining the silky texture