Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Temptation Pie is a luscious no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy chocolate cookie crust filled with a creamy peanut butter and cream cheese mixture, topped with a smooth chocolate ganache and optional nutty garnishes. Perfect for indulgent gatherings, this pie combines rich chocolate and peanut butter flavors with a silky, airy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, finely crushed)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups whipped topping or whipped cream
For the Topping:
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Chopped peanuts or mini peanut butter cups for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until the mixture is evenly combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes to set the crust, then allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped topping until well blended. Spread this filling evenly into the cooled chocolate cookie crust. Refrigerate the pie for 1 hour to allow the filling to set.
- Prepare the chocolate topping: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until steaming but not boiling. Pour the hot cream over the semi-sweet chocolate chips and let it sit for 1 minute to soften the chocolate. Stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Let it cool slightly before pouring over the chilled peanut butter filling. Spread the ganache evenly across the top.
- Chill and garnish: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 more hours, or until fully set. Before serving, garnish with chopped peanuts or mini peanut butter cups if desired. Slice and serve chilled for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- You can use a store-bought chocolate crust for convenience to save time.
- For a lighter version, substitute light cream cheese and light whipped topping.
- Do not overheat the cream for the ganache as boiling can cause it to separate.
- The pie needs adequate chilling time to set properly before serving.
