Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Pie
A rich, smooth, and light no-bake dessert combining creamy peanut butter and chocolate in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for quick indulgence and crowd-pleasing occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full crackers)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Optional garnishes: chopped peanuts, chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until evenly coated and press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill for at least 10 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate: Place chopped chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the filling base: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until silky.
- Whip the cream: In a separate cold bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Combine filling components: Gently fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture in three batches. Slowly drizzle melted chocolate into mixture, folding gently until swirled evenly.
- Assemble the pie: Pour filling into chilled crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings on top before serving. Slice with a knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps. Melt chocolate gently to prevent graininess. Do not overwhip cream; stop at soft peaks. Chill pie for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture and flavor. Use a knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 27.5
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 27.5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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