Description
This decadent Chocolate Bottomed Peanut Butter Pie combines a rich chocolate layer poured over a chocolate graham cracker crust with a creamy, fluffy peanut butter filling. Perfectly chilled to set, this no-bake dessert is ideal for peanut butter and chocolate lovers looking for an easy yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust & Chocolate Layer
- 1 (9-inch) chocolate graham cracker crust
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
Optional Garnish
- Chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Layer: Warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave until steaming. Pour the hot cream over the semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir gently until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Assemble Chocolate Bottom: Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the bottom of the chocolate graham cracker crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator and chill for 10 minutes to set the chocolate layer firmly.
- Make Peanut Butter Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and well combined. Carefully fold in the thawed whipped topping, mixing gently until the filling is fluffy and evenly combined.
- Assemble Pie: Spoon the peanut butter filling over the chilled chocolate layer inside the crust. Smooth the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 4 hours, allowing the filling to fully set and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Before serving, optionally garnish the pie with chopped peanuts for extra texture and visual appeal. Slice into 8 servings and enjoy.
Notes
- For a firmer chocolate layer, reduce the heavy cream to 2 tablespoons when melting the chocolate.
- You can substitute homemade whipped cream for the store-bought whipped topping if you prefer a fresher, homemade texture.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
