No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
This no-bake peanut butter pie is quick and easy and oh so delicious! Made with cream cheese and topped with a dark chocolate ganache, it's sure to become a favorite dessert!
Ingredients
For The Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
For the Pie Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1 cup natural peanut butter if using peanut butter with sugar added, the pie will turn out a bit sweeter.
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup prepared whipped cream
Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- 8 oz dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate
- ½ cup heavy cream
For the Crust:
- 1 9" prepared deep dish pie crust pre-baked (homemade or according to pkg instructions) Or a prepared graham cracker crust.
For Garnish:
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt optional
- 1 tbsp natural peanut butter melted
Instructions
- Prepare your pie crust and set it aside.
For the Whipped Cream:
- Using a stand or handheld mixer, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together on high speed for about 5-7 minutes or until stiff peaks form. (This will likely make more than you need for the filling, but it's difficult to whip up a smaller amount of heavy cream)
Preparing the Pie Filling:
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese and peanut butter on medium speed until combined.
- Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until well blended. (Texture will be crumbly)
- Gently fold in the prepared cup of whipped cream until well incorporated.
- Spread filling into prepared pie crust and refrigerate while preparing the chocolate topping.
For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- Place your chocolate chips into a heat safe bowl.
- Heat the cream in a pot over low heat on stove until just simmering. Do not boil.
- Remove cream from heat and pour over chocolate chips.
- Allow the chocolate chips and cream to sit for 5 minutes without stirring.
- After 5 minutes, stir chocolate chips until they have fully melted, and mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour mixture over top of the pie and sprinkle with salt if you prefer.
- Place back in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Garnishing
- Heat 1 tbsp. of peanut butter in a small microwave safe bowl in microwave for 20 seconds.
- Using a fork, dip it into the peanut butter and drizzle across top of the pie.
- Serve and enjoy!