No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Whipped Cream Recipe
This No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Whipped Cream is a creamy and indulgent dessert perfect for peanut butter lovers. Featuring a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling nestled in a graham cracker crust, it’s topped with a luscious chocolate whipped cream layer for the perfect balance of flavors. Easy to prepare and requiring no baking, this pie is ideal for quick yet impressive dessert occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (for filling)
Topping
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
Additional
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Place the pre-made graham cracker crust into a pie dish and press it evenly. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- Make the peanut butter filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gradually add in 1 cup of powdered sugar and mix thoroughly to combine.
- Whip the cream for filling: In a separate bowl, whip 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold half of this whipped cream into the peanut butter and cream cheese mixture to lighten the filling.
- Assemble the pie filling: Pour the peanut butter filling into the chilled graham cracker crust and spread evenly. Return the pie to the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the topping.
- Prepare chocolate whipped cream topping: In a clean bowl, beat the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream together with 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread this chocolate whipped cream evenly over the peanut butter filling.
- Final chilling: Place the assembled pie back into the refrigerator and chill for at least two hours to allow the pie to set fully and the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth filling texture.
- For a richer flavor, consider using natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils.
- The chocolate whipped cream topping can be decorated with semi-sweet chocolate chips or shavings for visual appeal and extra chocolate flavor.
- Keep the pie refrigerated until serving to maintain its shape and freshness.
- This pie is best served chilled on the same day or within 2 days of preparation.
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