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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

dessert· pie
June 20, 2022

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie – A no-bake pie made of fluffy peanut butter cream cheese filling topped with milk chocolate ganache, all in an Oreo cookie crust.

slice of chocolate peanut butter pie on a plate shot from the side

Today, we continue the no-bake dessert trend. But this time, I’ve got a cool no-bake treat that is sure to cool you down during these insanely hot days, while also satisfying that sweet tooth. It’s a recipe for my Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie and it’s sure to knock your socks off.

Peanut butter pie has become one of my favorite pies of all time. Anytime you can take a bold flavor (like peanut butter) and tame it by combining it with cream cheese and whipped cream, it takes that flavor to a whole other level. It becomes almost addictive. Add in an Oreo cookie crust and a layer of milk chocolate ganache, and you have an irresistible treat for all to enjoy.

Without further ado, here’s my Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie!

slice of chocolate peanut butter pie on a plate, shot from front angle
overhead shot of a slice of chocolate peanut butter pie on a plate with a bite removed
whole chocolate peanut butter pie with one slice removed

Making this pie

The great thing about a no-bake pie is that it is relatively few ingredients and steps. The entire process can be summarized in four steps:

  1. Make the Oreo crust
  2. Whip the cream
  3. Make peanut butter filling and fold with whipped cream
  4. Top with chocolate ganache
Making the crust

The crust is made of crushed Oreos and melted butter. They’re combined and then pressed into a pie dish. Make sure to press the crust firmly into the pan and up the sides. Also, you’ll want to make sure to spread the crumbs evenly across the pie so that the bottom crust isn’t too thick.

The crust is baked for 8 minutes to seal it together. If you want to make this a true- no-bake dessert, you can purchase the crust already made.

bite of chocolate peanut butter pie on a fork
Making the filling

The filling is a smooth, fluffy texture – almost like a mousse but a little thicker. This texture comes from the thick peanut butter and cream cheese, which is folded into fluffy whipped cream. It’s then spooned and leveled into the cooled cookie crust. Next, the pie needs to chill completely for a few hours.

Finishing off the pie

Once the pie is chilled, it’s topped with a homemade milk chocolate ganache. It’s made of just hot cream and milk chocolate chips that gets mixed together until lusciously smooth and shiny.

The ganache is smoothed over the top of the pie in a thin layer. Then, the pie is left to chill again until the chocolate firms up.

Serve up the finished pie with a dollop of freshly whipped cream.

slice of half-eaten pie on a plate with a fork

Tips & Tricks

  1. Traditional pie dish ONLY. I have two pie dishes – a traditional pie dish and a deep dish pie dish. This recipe is designed for a traditional pie dish because you won’t have enough crust for a deep dish.
  2. Pressing the crust. Make sure the crust is firmly pressed into the pie dish. This ensures the crust stays intact when cutting slices later on.
  3. Use creamy peanut butter. Don’t use natural or homemade peanut butter for this recipe. It has a different consistency than creamy peanut butter so results may vary.
  4. Fold by hand. As much as I love a mixer, this is one step you want to do without one. Folding by hand is imperative to ensure the whipped cream doesn’t deflate.
slice of chocolate peanut butter pie on a plate
Print Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Chilling time3 hrs
Total Time3 hrs 23 mins
Servings: 1 pie

Ingredients

  • 1 14-ounce package Oreo cookies
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream divided
  • ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray standard pie dish (not a deep dish pie dish) with nonstick spray. Set aside. 
  • Process Oreo cookies until they turn into fine crumbs. Measure out 2 cups. Discard the rest of the crumbs. Add melted butter to 2 cups of crumbs and stir together until combined. Place into prepared pie dish. Using your fingers, press crumbs firmly into an even layer in the pie dish and up the sides. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool completely.  
  • Add ½ cup heavy cream and granulated sugar to a bowl fitted for a stand mixer. With the whisk attachment, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Remove whipped cream and place into a small bowl. Add cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar to bowl. Using a paddle attachment, mix ingredients until combined. 
  • Gently fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture so it doesn't deflate. Stop when white streaks of cream are no longer present. Spread mixture into cooled pie crust. Smooth the top into a flat, even layer. Place in refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Make milk chocolate ganache by first heating up cream to a scalding level (right before boiling point). Pour hot cream over milk chocolate and let sit for 8 minutes. Stir together to combine into a shiny ganache. Pour over pie until you reach desired thickness on top. I like a thin layer, but lay it on thick if you want all the chocolate! Chill until chocolate firms up, about 1 hour. Cut and serve.

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Comments

  1. Kristie Lloyd says

    August 30, 2023 at 5:19 pm

    I am absolutely giving this a try! That oreo crust looks uh-mazing!

    Reply
  2. Melissa Arlena says

    May 9, 2023 at 3:18 pm

    Oh my goodness I can’t wait to try this, it looks soooo delicious! Can’t go wrong wit peanut butter and chocolate!

    Reply
  3. Moop Brown says

    June 27, 2022 at 3:17 am

    I’m a big fan of chocolate-peanut butter desserts so I’m really looking forward to trying them. I like that the crust is oreo as well.

    Reply
  4. Laura Arteaga says

    June 26, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    My toddler is a big oreo fan, we made this pie this weekend and we all loved it! Definitely making it again for his bday!

    Reply
  5. Tristin says

    June 26, 2022 at 1:10 pm

    This is a must make recipe for all chocolate peanut butter lovers! That creamy filling and chocolate ganache are seriously dreamy!!

    Reply
  6. Marie says

    June 26, 2022 at 9:43 am

    No bake desserts are the best summer desserts! This peanutty, chocolatey pie is such a crowd-pleaser, it’s a good thing it’s easy to make because it’ll make frequent appearances on my summer menus!

    Reply
  7. Jenny says

    June 25, 2022 at 8:31 am

    You have ruined me with this chocolate peanut butter pie recipe. I love it so much! Thank you.

    Reply
  8. Leslie says

    June 24, 2022 at 8:40 pm

    Ok, now i LOVE chocolate peanut butter pie, but making this with oreos is mind blowing!!! Perfection in a pan!

    Reply
  9. Jessica says

    June 24, 2022 at 8:00 pm

    My mom used to make chocolate peanut butter pie for Christmas every year growing up. I was craving it something fierce last week and came across this recipe. It turned out soooo good. In fact, it was even better than the recipe my mom used to prepare. I love the Oreo crust and it was easier to prepare than I had expected. I think I’ll make it again for Christmas this year (it may be a new tradition).

    Reply
  10. Kate says

    June 24, 2022 at 12:41 pm

    This pie is so delicious and indulgent, how can you go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate!! I appreciated the tip on using the traditional pie dish versus the deep dish one because I wouldn’t have thought of that otherwise, thank you!

    Reply
  11. Megan says

    June 24, 2022 at 9:44 am

    Absolute perfection! What can I say. My pie is gone and there are requests to make it again before the plates are even washed up. Thank you!

    Reply
  12. Amanda Mason says

    June 23, 2022 at 6:57 pm

    My dad made this pie the other night and it was so good! I asked him where he got the recipe and he gave me your website. I made it and it was so easy to make! This is now a really popular recipe in my house!!

    Reply
  13. Tisha says

    June 21, 2022 at 5:30 pm

    I would eat this whole thing!

    Reply
  14. Colleen says

    June 21, 2022 at 3:41 pm

    I love that this peanut butter pie is no bake. Sometimes I just want a decadent dessert without turning on the oven, and this recipe is perfect!

    Reply
  15. Tavo says

    June 21, 2022 at 2:45 pm

    One of the best pies I have had lately. Peanut butter and chocolate is a match made in heaven!

    Reply
  16. Monica Simpson says

    June 21, 2022 at 1:52 pm

    This is everything I love in a dessert!

    Reply
  17. Cara says

    June 21, 2022 at 1:51 pm

    Chocolate peanut butter pie is definitely in my top five desserts, and this one hit it out of the park. Thanks so much for sharing this!

    Reply
  18. Carrie Robinson says

    June 21, 2022 at 1:46 pm

    I just can’t resist the chocolate and peanut butter combo! 😉 I need a slice of this asap.

    Reply
  19. Andrea says

    June 21, 2022 at 1:43 pm

    This easy to make pie is seriously addictive. It also happens to be my favorite flavor combination. I will be making this pie ASAP!

    Reply
  20. Mirlene says

    June 21, 2022 at 1:21 pm

    Oreos and peanut butter in one pie?! I’m making this for my kids. They love anything with oreos especially peanut butter!

    Reply
  21. Stephanie Honikel says

    June 21, 2022 at 6:38 am

    This looks oh so dangerous and mighty delicious. I’m a sucker for anything peanut butter and chocolate. This looks like a home run to me! Must try 😉

    Reply
  22. Julie says

    June 20, 2022 at 7:08 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious. Love the combination of ingredients.

    Reply
  23. Amber Myers says

    June 20, 2022 at 6:13 pm

    Oh man, this is a dangerous pie for me. I would eat SO much of it. This is my fave combo.

    Reply

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