Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
To make Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, build a smooth filling around cream cheese, peanut butter, and chocolate, spread it into a crust, and chill it long enough to slice cleanly. It works because the filling is thick enough to feel rich without turning heavy.
This chocolate peanut butter pie is rich without being a chore to make — no baking required if your crust is already done, just a smooth cream cheese and peanut butter filling that sets up firm enough to slice clean.
It's the kind of no-bake dessert that shows up at a potluck and disappears first. Chocolate and peanut butter were made for each other, and this pie doesn't overthink it. Get your filling ingredients together and let the fridge do the rest.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared pie crust or graham cracker crust
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar or condensed milk depending on the filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or citrus zest
Instructions
- 1Blind-bake the crust if the style needs a baked shell, then cool it fully.
- 2Whip or mix the filling built around cream cheese, peanut butter, and chocolate until smooth and thick enough to hold a clean slice.
- 3Spread into the crust evenly and chill until firm.
- 4Top just before serving if whipped cream or garnish belongs on the finish.
Pro Tips
- A fully cooled crust matters for chilled pies.
- Chill long enough for slices to set cleanly.
- A little salt sharpens sweet pie fillings more than people expect.
Substitutions
Storage Instructions
Keep chilled and covered for up to 4 days.
Make Ahead
Pies are strong make-ahead desserts because the chill time helps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie ahead of time?
Yes. Pies are strong make-ahead desserts because the chill time helps.
How do I store leftover Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie?
Keep chilled and covered for up to 4 days.
Can I freeze Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie?
Usually yes. Cool it completely, pack it well, and freeze for up to 2 months if the texture of the dish supports it.
What should I serve with Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie?
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is great with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if the dessert wants something cold beside it.