Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with this delectable Chocolate Bottomed Peanut Butter Pie. A no-bake dessert that’s easy to make and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Bottom:
- 1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust (9-inch)
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups (plus more for topping)
- chocolate syrup for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Bottom: Combine chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour into the chocolate cookie crust and chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling: Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Fold in whipped topping and chopped peanut butter cups. Pour over the chilled chocolate layer.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Garnish with whipped topping, peanut butter cups, and chocolate syrup before serving.
Notes
- You can use homemade whipped cream instead of whipped topping.
- For added crunch, sprinkle crushed pretzels on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
